Canard-Duchêne
Pale gold in the glass, laced with a fine, persistent bead. The nose marries crème pâtissière with white fruits, lychee and pear. The palate, round and generous, unfurls the brilliance of Chardonnay over a saline, fresh backbone.
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON CANARD-DUCHÊNEThe expert verdict
The structure of this champagne
TASTING NOTES
Pale gold in the glass, laced with a fine, persistent bead. The nose marries crème pâtissière with white fruits, lychee and pear. The palate, round and generous, unfurls the brilliance of Chardonnay over a saline, fresh backbone.
The composition
Terroirs
The blend draws on Nogent-l'Abbesse, Avize, Vertus, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Montgueux, marrying the mineral tension of the Côte des Blancs with the floral freshness of the Vitryat.
About this house
Founded in 1868 in Ludes, at the heart of the Montagne de Reims, the house of Canard-Duchêne was born from the union of Victor Canard and Léonie Duchêne. Favoured from its earliest days by Tsar Nicholas II, it has borne the Romanov coat of arms ever since.
The cuvées age in the chalk cellars of the Domaine de Ludes, at 11°C and 90% humidity, a chalk terroir that shapes the precision and longevity of the house's wines.
The perfect pairing
Aperitif
An oyster in cucumber and green yuzu jelly reveals the saline tension and purity of the Chardonnay.
Starter
A poultry salad, sharpened with celeriac, finds a generous echo in the roundness of the reserve wines.
Main course
Grilled fish with green vegetables extends the freshness and minerality of this gastronomic cuvée.
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