Canard Duchêne Authentic Brut Champagne Review: Best Cheap Champagne?

With a bottle opening every 15 seconds, Canard Duchêne is one of the most popular houses in the world. Watch our review to learn about the Authentic Brut cuvée including its nose, palate and value for money. Read full review at Bespoke Unit for detailed scoring and analysis: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/champagne/canard-duchene-authentic-brut-review/ Bespoke Unit Champagne Home: https://bespokeunit.com/champagne/ View all our latest Champagne reviews & guides: https://bespokeunit.com/explore/champagne/ Veuve-Clicquot Carte jaune Review: When barrel maker Victor Canard met winemaker Léonie Duchêne, he fell madly in love. After marrying, they founded their own Chamapgne houses in 1868, which went on to be one of the biggest grande marque houses in the world. Today, a bottle of Authentic Brut typically consists of 45% pinot noir, 35% pinot meunier and 20% chardonnay. [01:29] Robe & Perlage: Canard Duchêne Authentic Brut features a pale straw yet crystal clear robe under a foamy mousse. The bubbles themselves are sprightly but not overly energetic. [03:50] Nose & Bouquet: The intricate bouquet has a first nose that consists of green apples followed by a second nose with straw and apricot notes. [04:50] Palate & Mouthfeel: Although relatively short in flavour, Canard-Duchêne features a zesty palate of citrus zest and rhubarb in the opening. Green apples and apricot follow in the heart before a brioche and limestone finish. [06:17] Overall Experience: Canard-Duchêne's