Brut d'Eulalie
Edouard Duval | Brut
Sometimes the most exciting stories hide behind simple labels, like here with the – Brut d'Eulalie.
Don't confuse this with the large house Duval-Leroy. This is pure "Grower Champagne" from Domaine Sainte Eulalie in Bligny (Côte des Bar).
Edouard Duval has created something special here: A monopole estate with 28 hectares of contiguous vineyard land, which is extremely rare in Champagne.
The "Brut d'Eulalie" is the heart of the house. A powerful blend dominated by Pinot Noir (about 77–80%) from the upper slopes of the estate, complemented by Chardonnay (about 20–23%) from the "L'Épicéa" parcel. What's special: A considerable portion (almost 30%) of the base wines are aged in Burgundian demi-muids (large wooden barrels), which gives the wine wonderful texture.
On the nose, the terroir is immediately present: iodine-rich limestone paired with fresh lemon, cherry, and a hint of peach. With some air, complex notes of raspberry and fresh meringue emerge. On the palate it's creamy, almost melting, with juicy pomelo fruit and a beautifully salty, mineral finish.
A champagne that perfectly balances power and elegance and shows how much potential lies in the marl soils of the Côte des Bar.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, iodine-rich limestone with lemon, cherry and peach, plus raspberry and meringue. On the palate, creamy and melting with pomelo fruit and a salty, mineral finish.
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Details
| Producer | Edouard Duval |
| Cuvée | Brut d'Eulalie |
| Category | Brut |
| Grape Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Terroir | Aube / Côte des Bar |
| Style | Brut, Grower Champagne |
| Highlights | Grower Champagne, monopole vineyard, barrel aging, powerful-elegant |
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