in the Maule Valley
30% of the wine is fermented and aged in 1500-litre concrete egg tanks to enhance the rich palate texture and minerality
and pure expression of the land
The powerfully scented nose is dominated by ripe black cherry and dark plum aromas laced with anise over toasty cedar
complexity and underlying elegance
2008 Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Prestige, Champagne Duval-Leroy 90+ Points in the Maule ValleyThis is mature Blanc de Blancs Champagne from one of the great modern vintages. White flowers, mandarin, blood orange and lemon peel rise first, followed by roasted almond, brioche, chalk, wet stone and a gentle honeyed richness. It has the refinement of Chardonnay from the Cte des Blancs, but with the added depth and calm confidence that only extended lees ageing can bring. On the palate, it is elegant, mineral and beautifully structured, with fine