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Champagne Canard-Duchene – P181

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The Facts

Origins France > Champagne
Appellation Champagne
Varietal Champagne & Sparkling - NV
Cepage 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir
Aging 3 years
Markets California

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The Character

Overall Complex & Expressive
Aromas Candied citrus, yellow fruits, mirabelle plum
Mouthfeel Delicate bubbles
Tasting Notes Pale gold with delicate bubbles. Aromas of candied citrus and yellow fruits. A subtle freshness tempered by a fruity fullness. On the palate, yellow fruit and a mirabelle plum.
Selling Point Organic Champagne
Pairings Langostines in saffron broth, oysters, white fish
Sustainability Certified Organic, Vegan

The Story

Since 2009, the House has been committed to converting part of its vineyards to Organic Agriculture. In 2016, the P181 cuvée was born. This cuvée is made from 12 hectares of vineyards cultivated and certified in Organic Agriculture by Ecocert. The registered plot ZE 181, located in the heart of the commune of Verneuil, represents 7 of these 12 hectares in the final blend. The vines are grown on south-facing slopes along the Marne river. It gives its name to this emblematic cuvée.

About Champagne Canard-Duchene

Producer Story

In 1859 winemaker Léonie Duchêne met and married barrel maker Victor Canard. They decided to combine their last names and produce their own unique Champagne, based on the Pinot Noir grapes they grew in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. They released their first bottling of Champagne eight years later, in 1868, to rave reviews. Léonie was among the first female winemakers in the Champagne region, and to this day Canard-Duchêne is one of the few Champagne houses still family owned. Winemaker Laurent Fédou describes the house style as “very lively, youthful and balanced with freshness and bright acidity”.

Producer Story

In 1859 winemaker Léonie Duchêne met and married barrel maker Victor Canard. They decided to combine their last names and produce their own unique Champagne, based on the Pinot Noir grapes they grew in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. They released their first bottling of Champagne eight years later, in 1868, to rave reviews. Léonie was among the first female winemakers in the Champagne region, and to this day Canard-Duchêne is one of the few Champagne houses still family owned. Winemaker Laurent Fédou describes the house style as “very lively, youthful and balanced with freshness and bright acidity”.

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