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Wine Description
The Story
Born of Léonie Duchêne and Victor Canard’s storied romance, Canard-Duchêne is the only champagne house to declare freedom as a state of mind. Nestled in the heart of the Montagne de Reims region, the house draws inspiration from nature, and celebrates it in each of its cuvees.
Food match: Foie gras sprinkled with sea salt. Veal and a truffle purée.
Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay
Dosage: 9 g/L
Ageing: Minimum 4 years
Wine Information
Style
Capturing the essence of an exceptional vintage, Canard-Duchêne Authentic Vintage always reveals unique character.
Vinification
Canard-Duchêne Authentic Vintage is generally predominantly made from Pinot Noir, with the quantity of Pinot Meunier
and Chardonnay varying depending on the vintage. Five years ageing in the cellars allows the Champagne to reveal its true potential. Dosage: generally around 11 g/litre.
Tasting note
Pale gold or straw-yellow, of great freshness or roundness, fruit-driven in style or spicy, expressing in certain years a vanilla character, and in others, a more mineral style, Canard- Duchêne Authentic Vintage will always be a remarkably balanced, well-structured and sophisticated Champagne. Its mature style makes it the high point of many delicious food pairings.
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of the grapes was sufficient, producing wines which excel over the preceding 2005 vintage, another warm and ample year. The year's greatest wines are supple and expressive and despite the richness they escape being overly heavy. Overt and welcoming upon launch, the best come with excellent capacity for ageing. Winey, and richly fruity characters, most Champagnes regrettably miss some tension and finesse. Wines of the vintage include Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Krug Vintage and Dom Pérignon Rosé.
