Duval Leroy: transmission, innovation and femininity
Founded in 1859 and based in Vertus in the Côte des Blancs, this house has cultivated a long-standing vineyard of premier and grand crus. Transmission, innovation and femininity are the watchwords, with over 3.9 million bottles produced annually and 60% exported.
With the appointment of Jessica Schneider to the position of Vineyard and Environment Manager, this young woman becomes the first woman to manage such a large vineyard", we are informed. Indeed, this family-run business favors talent by appointing women to prestigious positions.
Duval-Leroy / Jessica Shneider
Jessica joined the champagne house 11 years ago, after completing a master's degree in cell biology and agro and plant resource management. She has climbed the ladder one step at a time, helping to establish a form of agriculture that aims to be as sustainable as possible.
Duval-Leroy / Sandrine Logette
Cellar masterSandrine Logette, for her part, has enabled Duval-Leroy to become the first winery in the world to obtain iso 9002 certification. This certification guarantees the quality of production, installation and associated services.
Duval-Leroy / carol Duval-leroy
For over 15 years, Carol Duval-Leroy has set herself the goal of modernizing production facilities, developing traditional distribution channels, diversifying the range and expanding exports. In October 2015, she was awarded the Prix du rayonnement français, which recognizes a personality committed to promoting French heritage internationally, in the gastronomy category.
Today, assisted by her children, she continues to experiment: with plots replanted with ancient grape varieties and a rare proposition in champagne: the possibility for customers to make their own champagne with the help of the cellar master. A sure bet in the vineyard, attentive to the needs of sommeliers and restaurateurs alike.
contact: Duval-Leroy 69 avenue de Bammental 51130 Les Vertus, 03 26 52 10 75
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