{"product_id":"champagne-duval-leroy-femme-brut-grand-cru-2002-750ml","title":"Champagne Duval Leroy Femme Brut Grand Cru 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e2002 Duval-Leroy \"Femme de Champagne\" Grand Cru\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly prestigious, mature vintage Champagne created as a collaboration between house president Carol Duval-Leroy and chef de cave Sandrine Logette-Jardin. Blending a major percentage of Grand Cru Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir, this legendary 2002 release is prized for its exquisite balance of vibrant, vintage-driven acidity and the deeply complex, silky, and enrobing autolytic character built from massive lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAroma:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with a complex, elegant bouquet of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eripe orchard fruits, almonds, pastry, and lemon oil intertwined with a vanilla pod\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e As it breathes, it reveals mature layers of acacia honey, warm brioche, hazelnut, and delicate white floral notes (jasmine and honeysuckle), alongside faint, tertiary hints of white truffle.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePalate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied, seamless, and exceptionally silky. The palate delivers baked apple, lemon curd, quince, and candied mandarin orange peel. Its remarkable longevity shows in a taut, concentrated core of fruit that feels simultaneously vinous, round, and lifted by pristine acidity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFinish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and focused. It tapers off into a chalky, saline mineral finish highlighted by a sophisticated, dry snap of toasted brioche and walnut skins.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Vinification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eComposition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically a blend of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (though some later \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eVinothèque\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e disgorgements reflect an 80\/20 ratio), sourced entirely from top-tier Grand Cru villages including Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, and Oger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAging:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage spent an astonishing, extended period on its fine lees in the cellars—frequently up to \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e15 to 18 years before disgorgement\u003c\/span\u003e—giving it a fine, incredibly integrated, small-beaded mousse.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 12% ABV.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService \u0026amp; Food Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eServing Tips:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve slightly tucked down but not ice-cold (around 8–10°C \/ 46–50°F). For the Brut Nature version or older disgorgements, decanting shortly before service is highly recommended by the house to gently awaken the deep aromatics.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of mature pastry tones and bright structural precision makes it spectacular with elevated cuisine:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eRich seafood like \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ebutter-poached lobster, king crab legs\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or sea scallop crudo.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eHigh-fat starters such as osetra caviar or a delicate poultry terrine.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eMain courses featuring pan-seared veal chops with a light chanterelle mushroom cream sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Prism Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639747989700,"sku":"3K3551","price":324.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8635\/9236\/files\/ChampagneDuvalLeroyFemmeBrutGrandCru2002750ml.jpg?v=1789155061","url":"https:\/\/www.prismfinewine.com\/products\/champagne-duval-leroy-femme-brut-grand-cru-2002-750ml","provider":"Prism Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}