Watch Champagne Journal Part VIII: Duval-Leroy, What Is Your Favorite Pairing?

Meet Carol the dynamic C.E.O. of Champagne Duval-Leroy. She became a widow in 1991 at a young age and successfully took over her family firm that was founded in 1869. Her champagnes have achieved numerous awards. Also, ever wonder what foods the French serve with champagne? Listen to the makers share their every day food pairings... a wide variety! Duval-Leroy: Women truly played an incredibly important role in the history of champagne. In fact, the business of champagne owes much of its success to women! Our final stop on this champagne journey together is a visit with Carol Duval-Leroy. She took over her family firm, as CEO, in 1991. It is now recognized as one of the top champagne brands. It is also one of the last wholly-owned family firms. Many champagne firms have been sold to larger publicly traded companies in recent years. Duval-Leroy has achieved numerous awards and has one of the most up-to-date and efficient production operations in Champagne. Carol is also a chef and has her own cookbook with many recipes with champagne as an ingredient. She is yet another very special Champagne lady! What is your favorite pairing?: Many Americans reserve champagne only for weddings, New Year's Eve and other fancy celebrations, but it is truly a wine that pairs terrifically with many every day foods. This segment highlights the variety of delicious cuisine the French serve with champagne. Length: 26 Minutes [NTSC]