Champagne Duval-Leroy, Prestige, Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru 2008 (Case) Tasmania with cleanly-delineated citron and grapefruit

with cleanly-delineated citron and grapefruit melding gracefully into floral impressions of hawthorn

drink on it's own or in true venetian style

with toasty and nuttly complexity

this Vermentino opens with aromas reminiscent of white flowers and yellow plums

the name Pedro Ximénez (or PX) is derived from the white grapes from which this wine is made

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Prestige, Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru 2008 (Case) Tasmania with cleanly-delineated citron and grapefruitRefreshing and elegant, with rich aromas of floral notes, blood orange and roasted almonds The palate shows great depth, a fine structure and wonderful minerality