Canard-Duchene Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Canard-Duchene Brut is a medium-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Meunier, in France, by Canard-Duchene. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Brioche, lemon curd, almond, fine mousse and pairs well with Oysters, caviar and fried chicken.
Michael's take
“Crisp golden apple, warm toasted brioche, fresh, accessible grower-style Champagne energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Meunier
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Canard-Duchene
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Canard-Duchene Brut
- Oysters
- caviar
- fried chicken
- aged comte
When to open it
- Big celebration
- special occasion
- gift bottle
Where to buy Canard-Duchene Brut
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Canard-Duchene Brut taste like?
Canard-Duchene Brut is a medium-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Brioche, lemon curd, almond, fine mousse. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp golden apple, warm toasted brioche, fresh, accessible grower-style Champagne energy.
What food goes with Canard-Duchene Brut?
Michael pairs Canard-Duchene Brut with Oysters, caviar, fried chicken and aged comte. It works best for Big celebration, special occasion and gift bottle.
How much does Canard-Duchene Brut cost?
Canard-Duchene Brut falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Meunier Michael has poured
- Mailly Brut Reserve Grand Cru Champagne$$$$ · $50+
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