Champagne Duval-Leroy

Founded in 1859 in Vertus, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Duval-Leroy has become a benchmark in Champagne through its pursuit of quality, sustainability, and transparency. This independent House gained new prominence thanks to the dedication of Carol, the "Woman of Champagne," following the untimely death of her husband in the early 1990s. Today, the future is secured by their three sons.

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Familiar and bold

Familiar and bold

The story begins in 1859 with a partnership between winemaker Jules Duval and négociant Armand Edouard Leroy. The company became a family affair in the next generation, when Duval's son married Leroy's daughter.

As soon as the cru scale was established in 1911, Raymond Duval-Leroy launched the Fleur de Champagne cuvée, exclusively from Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. A pioneer at the time, this Champagne still exists today!

In 1985, Jean-Charles Duval took over the House, but died six years later, before he even turned forty. He handed the reins to his wife Carol, who took up the torch in a masculine and traditional environment.

Women of Champagne

Women of Champagne

There's a before and after Carol Duval-Leroy in the family's history. With selflessness, she asserted herself and elevated her House to new heights. Her first decision? To name the prestige cuvée Femme de Champagne.

Made entirely from Grand Cru classified villages, this signature cuvée from Carol became the emblem of the estate. In great years, it is also produced as a vintage Champagne, in both white and rosé.

Even past retirement age, Carol Duval-Leroy advises and supports her sons Julien, Charles, and Louis, all three now at the head of the House. The quality of the wines has long been ensured by Sandrine Logette-Jardin.

Sandrine joined Duval-Leroy in 1991, the year Carol took over. Sandrine participated in the estate's major developments before being entrusted with the winemaking in 2005. A pioneer, she too!

A Major House

A Major House

Duval-Leroy is located in Vertus, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. As the region's name suggests, the white Chardonnay grape is king here, and it still accounts for the majority of the estate's vines today.

The House cultivates two hundred hectares of vines, which it processes in its sustainable and modern winery. Among the wide variety of wines offered are precise single-vineyard selections and rare grape varieties.

Sustainable Innovations and Culinary Partnerships

Sustainable Innovations and Culinary Partnerships

Driven by Carol Duval-Leroy, the House incorporates environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources into its approach. It launched an organic cuvée as early as 2009, a rare label at the time. The modern winery combines photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, and insulation through a living wall. Duval-Leroy sought certifications in quality control and food safety very early on.

Launched in 2009 for the House's 150th anniversary, the Duval-Leroy Trophy rewards the Best Young Sommelier of France. In 2013, the "Cuvée M.O.F." appeared, produced in collaboration with the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. Passionate about haute cuisine, Carol Duval-Leroy has placed her champagnes in numerous Michelin-starred restaurants. Since 2014, the House has been the exclusive partner of Institut Lyfe (formerly Paul Bocuse), a benchmark in hospitality.

Duval-Leroy was founded in 1859 in Vertus, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, by winemaker Jules Duval and merchant Armand Edouard Leroy. In 1985, Jean-Charles Duval took over the House, but passed away six years later. His wife, Carol, took up the torch with dedication and made her mark, notably with her prestige cuvée Femme de Champagne.
Today, their three sons run the House. The quality of the wines is ensured by Sandrine Logette-Jardin, cellar master since 2005. The vines are cultivated with respect for the environment, the winery is sustainable and various certifications regulate production. Partnerships link Duval-Leroy to French haute gastronomie.