Duval-Leroy

House · Vertus · founded 1859

Duval-Leroy is a family Champagne house in Vertus, now part of the commune of Blancs-Coteaux, that has made Champagne there since 1859.1,2 The Union des Maisons de Champagne gives 200 ha of own vineyard in 3 villages.2

History

The house dates itself to 1859 and presents itself as a family house in Vertus.1 Its site names Carol Duval-Leroy as the woman who led the house and says that her three sons, Julien, Charles and Louis, now carry it on.1 The house adds that Carol Duval-Leroy was the first and only woman to chair the Association Viticole Champenoise.4 The founders are not named on the pages opened for this entry.

Firsts claimed by the house

The house lists several firsts, which are its own claims: the first Champagne house to offer a certified organic Brut still on sale (certified by Ecocert), High Environmental Value (HVE) certification of its vineyards, and the first wine house in the world certified ISO 9002 for quality control.4 It describes its premier cru cuvée Fleur de Champagne as about 100 years old.4

Today

The UMC profile gives the address 69 avenue de Bammental in Vertus, no group, and 200 ha of own vineyard in 3 villages.2 It lists Fleur de Champagne, Femme de Champagne, Lady Rose and Champagne Duval-Leroy.2 See also premier cru.

See also

VertusRegionsCôte des BlancsRegionspremier cruGlossaryWhen the Champagne houses were foundedHistoryChampagne label codes: NM, RM, CM, RC, SR, ND, MAStyles

Sources

  1. La maison et ses atouts (Champagne Duval-Leroy, official site)
  2. Union des Maisons de Champagne. Duval-Leroy (UMC profile)
  3. Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). The Champagne Houses (member list)
  4. Innovations (Champagne Duval-Leroy, official site)

Facts checked on 2026-10-21