【L'Epicéa" made from the finest Chardonnay grapes]
[Annual output is only 5,000 pieces]
【Blanc de blancs refreshing taste】
【50 years old tree】
【Vivino 4.2】
【Decanter 91pts】
F1238 - Edouard Duval Champagne BLANC DE EULALIE EXTRA BRUT
Price: $580/bottle
Blanc de’ Eulalie NV
(Mis en bouteille : 26/4/19, degorge 27/03/23)
Chardonnay is harvested from a vineyard called "L'Epicea" in the south. You can already feel the full ripeness of the grapes in the mouth, with white flowers, spices, and herbs. The mouth has tropical fruit aromas such as pineapple, vanilla, and very obvious butter. It tastes creamy and a little creamy, with a mineral salty aroma. I asked the owner where the butter flavor comes from? The owner replied that it is because the fruit is fully ripe, and aging in old wooden barrels will also add a butter flavor to the wine. Although The acidity is lower than the other four, but still very lively. It is my favorite among the five. As Essi Avellan MW once quoted: "When tasting Cote des Bar wines, it is surely Pinot Noir that is expected to shine. And it did. It was, however, the blanc de blancs that brought the tasting's biggest surprises, clearly there is further potential for Chardonnay here, something style-wise fleshier and fruit-forward, interestingly different from the classic Cote des Blancs benchmarks "As the saying goes, rare things are more valuable, but the rare Chardonnay from Cote de Bars is very exciting. The production of this wine is not large, only two to five thousand bottles are made every year. It is worth recommending to everyone.
This Blanc de Blancs Champagne is made from the finest Chardonnay grapes from "L'Epicéa", the sunniest site in the domain. This vine has been planted for over 50 years and provides rich, healthy and ripe Chardonnay grapes every year. And the yields offered are very low to maintain their quality.
Tasting Notes: The Champagne is bright and clear in appearance, with a deep lemon yellow color and light silvery reflections in the glass. It is formed from fine and lively bubbles that create long-lasting bubbles. It smells of smoke and iodized limestone, typical of our limestone-limestone soil, mixed with notes of lemon, fresh hazelnut and white peach. Buttery and nutty flavors are apparent upon first exposure to air. The mouthfeel is soft and fresh, with a creamy, melty effervescence. Champagne offers sweet and crispy fruity flavors with tangy citric acidity.
Region/Grade: France/Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol content: 12%
Champagne Edouard DUVAL
Champagne Edouard DUVAL was founded in the Côte des Bar region and is made from only selected grapes from its own estate, Domaine Sainte Eulalie. This ancient monastery was founded nearly a thousand years ago in 1095 by the monks of Cluny Abbey. It holds a unique position in the Champagne region as one of the historic estates that still exists today, with 28 hectares of contiguous vineyards producing Champagne. All grapes are grown using permaculture methods and are certified Viticulture Champagne Durable (VDC).
Edouard DUVAL Champagne uses minimal intervention, long cellar aging and low-dose production methods to best express the unique terroir and realize the guiding vision: "Continuing in each of our Champagnes respect for the tradition of the Abbey of Cluny Wine growing.
Cote de Bar
Cote de Bar should be one of the Champagne production areas that has attracted the most attention in recent years. In addition to the main planting of Pinot Noir in this area (more than 80%), it is also a place where small farmer Champagne (RM independent Champagne houses) are concentrated, so it is also known as Called Hotbed for Grower Champagne, a long time ago most small growers did not make their own Champagne, but sold their grapes to big brands (NM - Champagne of the Grand Merchant) or cooperatives (CM - Cooperative Champagne). Since the younger generation now has their own ideas, most of them have completed winemaking courses or returned from overseas studies, and are capable of brewing their own family's champagne. As a result, the champagne market has flourished in recent years, and consumers no longer only drink a few major champagne brands. They have turned to small Champagne houses that are simple, practical and cost-effective, and they are full of surprises. This time, the wine kid was lucky enough to take advantage of the owner of Edouard Duval to come to Hong Kong and participate in the wine tasting party held by the winery. The style and quality displayed by Zhuang really surprised me!A total of 5 champagnes from the winery were tried at this wine tasting. Since the winery only uses Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, nearly 80% of Brut Eulalie is blended with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Two of the winery’s 100% Pinot Noir wines are brewed. Noir d'Eulalie and Rose Champagne Saignee d'Eulalie, as well as Blanc de'Eulalie, a 100% Chardonnay, and Brut Nature Milesime 15, the top-notch vintage champagne of the winery, which is half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay. What impressed me the most was Edouard Duval’s Champagne House Style, which is like a slender girl. It is very different from the larger-bodied champagne made from Pinot Noir (perhaps the main reason is that the production area is very close to Burgundy’s Chablis , in which terroir conditions such as Kimmeridgian and Portlandian Limestone soil play a leading role) The overall taste of several Champagnes is like drinking Chablis, with Silm, High Acidity, Mineral and very distinctive Freshness, without too much toasty and oak barrels. Taste, if the owner of the winery did not explain the background of the winery and the proportion of grapes in advance, I would guess that I was drinking Champagne based on Chardonnay or even Blanc de Blancs! On the contrary, the Blanc de'Eulalie of the winery is the stronger and thicker wine among the five. This contrast is very interesting. At the same time, I am full of expectations for the Chardonnay of Cote de Bar, and I am very impressed by the champagne of Edouard Duval. impression.
A total of 5 champagnes from the winery were tried at this wine tasting. Since the winery only uses Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, nearly 80% of Brut Eulalie is blended with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Two of the winery’s 100% Pinot Noir wines are brewed. Noir d'Eulalie and Rose Champagne Saignee d'Eulalie, as well as Blanc de'Eulalie, a 100% Chardonnay, and Brut Nature Milesime 15, the top-notch vintage champagne of the winery, which is half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay. What impressed me the most was Edouard Duval’s Champagne House Style, which is like a slender girl. It is very different from the larger-bodied champagne made from Pinot Noir (perhaps the main reason is that the production area is very close to Burgundy’s Chablis , in which terroir conditions such as Kimmeridgian and Portlandian Limestone soil play a leading role) The overall taste of several Champagnes is like drinking Chablis, with Silm, High Acidity, Mineral and very distinctive Freshness, without too much toasty and oak barrels. Taste, if the owner of the winery did not explain the background of the winery and the proportion of grapes in advance, I would guess that I was drinking Champagne based on Chardonnay or even Blanc de Blancs! On the contrary, the Blanc de'Eulalie of the winery is the stronger and thicker wine among the five. This contrast is very interesting. At the same time, I am full of expectations for the Chardonnay of Cote de Bar, and I am very impressed by the champagne of Edouard Duval. impression.
