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Wine Description
The Story
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru
The passion of Duval-Leroy for authenticity is demonstrated in this cuvee made only from Pinot Noir. This Blanc de Noir cuvee comes from the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy, located in the Montagne de Reims, with a limited production quantity of 3,258 bottles.
From the 2005 vintage, this wine for the true connoisseur releases a powerful bouquet, at once both balanced and complex. This aroma is distinguish...
Vintage 2005
The 2005 vintage was a year of marked contrasts between seasons and regions. Following a fairly harsh winter, 2005 had a mild spring with relatively warm temperatures all year long. There was above average sunshine and a slight water deficit, as had been the case throughout the dry cycle of 2005/2004 and 2003. The heat and humidity in July produced larger grapes and bunches, rather unusually for the Champagne region, while the cooler weather ...
