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Tasting facts

Taste: Dry

aciditySoft → Bright

intensityLight → Bold

fizzinessLow → High

With food · Pork, Shellfish, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Mild and soft cheese

Producer pairings · White miso-marinated salmon trout skewers; mildly spiced pink Champagne lentil falafels; spring vegetable gazpacho with herby fromage frais

Market range $42.01–$55.83 (around the market median, Nov 9, 2026)

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House

Producer: Canard-Duchene
Founded: 1868
Founder: Victor Canard and Léonie Duchêne
Home region: Ludes, Champagne, France
Flagship: Grande Cuvée Charles VII
Ownership: Thiénot Group (since 2003)

Husband and wife Victor Canard and Léonie Duchêne founded the house in 1868; their son Edmond became champagne supplier to Tsar Nicholas II in 1890, and the house joined the Thiénot group in 2003.

Canard-Duchene draws on about a hundred crus, such as Nogent-l'Abbesse, Saint-Thierry and the Vallee de la Marne region.

Wikipedia

Champagne Brut NV 750ml

Canard-Duchene Brut

Critics Choice · 91 points · Decanter
Award Winning · Gold, Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards · Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards

Description

Lovely straw-yellow colour, fine bubbles; intense fresh fruit aromas typical of the Pinots, subtle floral touches; fresh fruit with apple and plum notes, spring foliage, delicately toasted flavour; balance of lightness and luscious indulgence Grapes: Pinot Noir 50%; Meunier 30%; Chardonnay 20% (producer PDF layout; see notes).

Winemaker Notes

Canard-Duchene Brut is perfect for any occasion, offering a freshness that highlights the fruit in all its splendor. The intense aromas of fresh fruit from the Pinots blend perfectly with delicate floral hints, accompanied by notes of apple and plum. A touch of spring foliage pairs with a subtle toasted note, creating a finish that is all finesse. ***The label for Canard-Duchene Brut is in the process of changing. You may receive either of these two labels featured above. Specific labels cannot be requested.**

Wine.com price

$53.99

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Type: Sparkling
Varietal: Champagne Brut NV 750ml
Grapes: Champagne Brut
Country: France
Price band: $35-60
Oak: Cellar ageing 2-3 years in the Domaine de Ludes cellars (total darkness, 90% humidity, 11C); reserve wines over 20%
LWIN: 1081877
Market median: $46.13 (Nov 9, 2026)

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Professional ratings

91ptsDecanter
The smoldering smokiness of reduction deliciously colors the nose. Notes of yeast, cardamom, honey and fine sourdough on the creamy palate with restrained richness and steely grip.

Vintage history

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