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An opened bottle of of 2009 Champagne Deutz Amour de Deutz, showcasing 2009 Champagne, Deutz, Amour de Deutz, a renowned Champagne wine known for its exceptional quality and rich characteristics.

2009 Champagne, Deutz, Amour de Deutz

About Producer

Champagne Deutz was founded in 1838 at Aÿ by William Deutz and Pierre Geldermann, originally from Aachen, at a time when many German immigrants from the Rhineland established Champagne houses. In 1993 it was acquired by the Rouzaud family, owners of Louis Roederer, who quickly rolled out major modernisation investments. The Deutz brand we know today owes much to former CEO Fabrice Rosset, who retired end of 2022, and Chef de Cave Michel Davesne who, over the past two decades, have revitalised the house with a range of spectacular cuvées.

Varietals

Chardonnay. Disgorged in May 2018.

About Appellation

One of the first mentions of vines in the region was made by Saint Remigius, the Bishop of Reims who baptised the King of the Franks Clovis I in 496, who listed in his testament a vineyard in the suburb of Reims. Much has been written about the key roles of Dom Pierre Pérignon (1638-1715), a Benedictine monk at Hautvilliers Abbey, and Frère Jean Oudart (1654-1742), from Saint-Pierre-aux-Monts Abbey in Pierry, in the development of Champagne as we know today. In 1690, 'Champagne Wines' were first mentioned to designate sparkling wines of the region, and it was also the first time in France that a wine was identified as produce from a specific region. Today, the vineyards covers 34,300ha in four sub-regions, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs and Côte des Bar. Within the three first sub-regions, there are 17 Grand Cru communes. While the main grape varieties are pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier, four other varietals are also used in some blends, arbane, petit meslier, pinot blanc and pinot gris (known locally as fromenteau).

Tasting Notes

Although Deutz is rooted in the cradle of pinot noir, this cuvée Amour de Deutz is a blanc de blancs with grapes sourced mostly from Grands Crus Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. Enticing nose of white peach, toasted brioche, roasted nuts and white flowers, round mouthfeel with creamy texture, remarkable precision and excellent density, multilayered flavours of juicy nectarine, baked apricot, citrus, nougatine, almond and candied ginger, well-judged acidity and refined bubbles leading onto a long, mineral-tinged finish. This is a gorgeous champagne with exceptional poise, graceful elegance and seductive personality, striking a perfect balance between vinous substance and ethereal lightness. Exuding an alluring charm, it’s deliciously fresh, pure and vivacious, and I particularly love the textural finesse and racy lift on the palate that add an exquisite feel to the aftertaste. A splendid champagne indeed. (05/2022)

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