Fleur de Champagne 1er Cru

Fleur de Champagne 1er Cru is the brut cuvée from Duval-Leroy, made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay drawn from premier cru and grand cru sites. The name points to the delicate blossom aroma. In the glass it is a balanced champagne with fine minerality and very fine bubbles. The aromas run from ripe white fruit and pineapple through caramel and nougat to brioche and fresh toast. The Chardonnay lends the wine elegance and suppleness, and on the palate it stays long and has substance.

This magnum comes in a gift box and suits larger gatherings at the table. The large format matures more slowly and stays cool longer at the table. With pan-fried scampi, vegetable dishes or a pineapple carpaccio the champagne brings out its fruit well. Serve it at 8 to 10 degrees in a tulip glass or a slim white wine glass.