Canard-Duchêne, Cuvee Leonie Champagne Brut.

Canard-Duchêne was founded in 1868 in Ludes, a small village in Montagne de Reims. By 1890 Canard-Duchêne had even penetrated the very closed circle of the suppliers to the Court of Tsar Nicholas II, hence the two headed eagle, emblem of the Russian Imperial family, which has been present on the label ever since. The two headed eagle was soon joined by the sabre, to commemorate a tradition which is intimately linked with the House of Canard-Duchêne, that of "Sabrage" - the stylish art of opening a bottle with a sword.

The Canard-Duchene Cuvee Leonie Brut is a pale golden aspect, with a fine stream of bubbles and elegant aromas of apple, stone fruit and touch of minerality. It is stylish and velvety on the palate, with toasted brioche, peach, and cream flavours, with a long, fresh finish. Best served as an aperitif, or with seafood.