Champagne Canard-Duchêne - Brut Cuvée Léonie Iconic
2*Étoiles
Hachette
90/100
Gault & Millau
"An iconic cuvée reflecting the style of the House: freshness, intensity, and elegance of fruit."
"A blend of four parts black grapes (Pinot Noir and Meunier) to one part white grapes. Toasty, honeyed, floral, and apricot notes make for a very inviting approach. Rich, generous, and long, the palate delivers on the nose's promise, unfolding flattering aromas of stewed summer fruits, energized by a lemony finish." (Le Guide Hachette)
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Eye
Pale gold color with a radiant appearance
Nose
Charming, ripe and juicy yellow fruits such as peaches
Mouth
Seductive and elegant, beautifully fresh, with aromas of candied pineapple, slightly spicy, with toasted flavors and notes of dried flowers.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on a gingerbread crusted sea bass, a chicken breast with summer truffles, snail ravioli with garlic butter, or simply as an aperitif...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Part of the Thiénot group, Canard-Duchêne has cleverly rejuvenated its image by creating a range of organic wines. The brand produces smooth, easy-drinking champagnes and aperitifs, all well-structured and approachable. Led by Laurent Fédou, an experienced and innovative cellar master, the house has made spectacular progress in recent vintages, focusing also on its mid-range champagnes, with the aim of further revealing its terroirs and its vision of Pinot Noir. In short, the Ludes-based house is accelerating its projects, and this is evident in its wines, which are all better defined than in the past.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2023 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
A blend of four parts black grapes (Pinot Noir and Meunier) to one part white grapes. Toasty, honeyed, floral, and apricot notes make for a very inviting approach. Rich, generous, and long, the palate delivers on the nose's promise, unfolding flattering aromas of stewed summer fruits, energized by a lemony finish.
About the estate:
Founded in 1868 by Victor Canard, a cooper, and Léonie Duchêne, a winegrower, this house has remained based in Ludes, in the Montagne de Reims, where it has 6 km of cellars. It was taken over by the Thiénot group in 2003. Laurent Fédou is the cellar master.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 90/100
About wine:
A bouquet of freshness combines the scents of wildflowers, spring meadows, and fresh sea air with a hint of flint. This freshness is reflected in a delicately lemony texture, which evolves as you taste it, developing chalky and spicy notes before a finish highlighted by hints of clementine.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
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