{"product_id":"canard-duchene-brut-nv","title":"Canard-Duchêne Champagne Brut NV","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction area: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudes, Montagne de Reims, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45% \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150 and 220 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard age:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e different ages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8-9 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eThe Canard-Duchêne estate is uniquely situated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eLudes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003e, a \"Premier Cru\" village in the heart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eMontagne de Reims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003eregion. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaison Canard-Duchêne established in 1868 when \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"48\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eVictor Canard\u003c\/b\u003e, a barrel-maker, married \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"87\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eLéonie Duchêne\u003c\/b\u003e, the daughter of a local winemaker. They combined their names and expertise to create the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eFirst fermentation is conducted in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. This is a deliberate choice to maintain the purity of the fruit; the house avoids oak aging for this specific cuvée to keep it \"light-hearted\" and crisp. Full malolactic fermentation is performed. This converts the sharp, malic acid (like green apples) into softer lactic acid (like cream or butter), which is why the wine feels smooth despite its north-facing origin. The winemaker selects fruit from different crus across Champagne, focusing on the Montagne de Reims for Pinot Noir and the Vallée de la Marne for Meunier.          Secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle (Traditional Method) at a constant 12°C (54°F) in the estate’s 6km of chalk tunnels. The wine rests on its lees for 30 months, which is double the legal minimum (15 months), allowing for the development of \"autolytic\" notes—those characteristic smells of pastry, brioche, and roasted nuts. The sediment is removed via mechanical disgorging (plunging the neck into a freezing solution), followed by the addition of the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e9 g\/L dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale gold with a fine, lively bead (bubbles). On the nose is fresh and fruity. You’ll find notes of yellow apple, lemon zest, and white flowers, with subtle hints of buttery brioche and pastry from its aging (usually 24–30 months on lees). On the palate is crisp and well-structured. It offers a \"lemon-custard\" mouthfeel—lively acidity balanced by a moderate dosage (around 9 g\/L), leading to a clean, slightly mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LENOO Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047244705962,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/CanardDucheneBrut_Compr.png?v=1772228251","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/canard-duchene-brut-nv","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}