Fine bubbles, pale gold hue. Aromatic and spicy nose, with fresh, exotic fruit aromas. Pinot and Chardonnay flavors are in perfect harmony, mouthfeel is rich and full. Food Pairing Pan-seared foie gras on lightly toasted brioche. Devilled eggs. Barely grilled oysters with melted leeks on toast points.

Canard-Duchêne was founded in 1868 in Ludes, a small village in the Montagne de Reims, and has remained there ever since. 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.

In 2003, Canard-Duchêne returned to independent, family ownership, through its acquisition by the group headed by Alain Thienot. More than ten million bottles are ageing in the chalk cellars of Canard-Duchêne, which were dug by hand in the 19th century. They extend over 6 kilometres and 4 levels, between 12 and 38m deep. Canard-Duchêne stands as the only "Grand Marque" Champagne House to be situated in the middle of the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims.