Canard-Duchéne is a champagne house from Ludes, Champagne. Founded in 1868 by Victor Canard and Leonie Duchéne, the house and vineyard sits within the Montagne du Reims National Park.
The founders originally ran the house as a family oriented business with limited official supply engagements and modest profits. This worked very well for the house just after the French Revolution, where French folk took a disliking to brands that had been associated with Aristocracy. It also helped that Napoleon Bonaparte – leader of France shortly after the revolution – had a love for Champagne and drove its popularity.
Eventually in 1890, Victor and Leonie’s son Edmond gain close access to the Russian imperial house and became official supplier to the Romanovs. As a result the house was provided with the special right to use the Russian Imperial coat of arms as the family emblem, and as such the two headed eagle now adorns every bottle of Canard-Duchéne.
The House’s wine style is driven by complex flavours with intense fruit presence.
Today we try the house’s Rosé offering.
Details:
From: Ludes, Champagne, France
Code: NM-137-004
Cost & Source: ~$54 a bottle (on sale) available from first choice liquor
Blend Ratio (%): Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier (30/30/40) with 8 g/l dosage. 10% Red Pinot
Aging: 3 Years
Disgorged: N/A
Sipped: June 2020
In the Glass:
Look: Soft salmon hue with a mild bead
Smell: Sweet nose – cherry and berries
Taste: A sweet champagne with a dry end. Strawberry caps and citric (grapefruit) flavour. A pleasant drink at optimum temp.
Score & Verdict:
6.5/10
At $54 per bottle I think its decent value for the money.
Let me know if you’ve also tried this champagne and your thoughts.
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