Champagne Deutz - Blanc de Blancs 2018
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
A Blanc de Blancs with fine, consistent bubbles and a beautifully complex aromatic profile. With a harmonious balance between freshness and acidity, this champagne is supple and generous, with a finish of great intensity. This brilliant vintage cuvée elevates Chardonnay to the realm of elegance.
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Eye
A sparkling, beautiful light gold color with fine, even bubbles
Nose
Elegant and subtle, with light floral aromas and pleasant citrus notes (grapefruit, kumquat)
Palate
A crisp, mineral-driven attack; a precise texture; white flowers intertwined with lovely citrus notes; an elegant hint of pastry; a subtle finish with beautiful aromatic persistence; will gain complexity over the years
Serve
At 10-11°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect as an aperitif, its rich body also makes it an excellent pairing for fish such as salmon, John Dory, tuna, scallop carpaccio, or grilled sea bass...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Following the 2022 harvest—which will be remembered as exceptional for the quality of its grapes—Michel Davesne is handing over the reins of the winery to Caroline Latrive, though the core values of this fine Aÿ estate, founded in 1838, remain unchanged. Most of the grapes are sourced from within a 30-kilometer radius of Épernay; the three grape varieties take center stage, and winemaking takes place in stainless-steel tanks, as does the aging of the reserve wines. The lineup is well-structured, though the non-vintage rosé could benefit from more depth. We particularly enjoy the Blanc de Blancs, the “Amour” cuvée, and, of course, the “William Deutz” and “Hommage à William Deutz.”
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Originally from Aachen, wine merchants William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann founded this prestigious house in 1838. Long a family-owned business, the company became part of the Roederer Group in 1993. Renowned for its meticulous blends (30 to 40 different crus for its Classic Brut), it owns 46 hectares of vineyards and sources its grapes from within a 30-kilometer radius of the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. In 2023, Fabrice Rosset, after 26 years as president of the house, stepped down in favor of Marc Hoellinger, while Michel Davesne, upon his retirement, handed over the reins of the cellar to Caroline Latrive, who joined from Ayala.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This authentic estate, part of the Rouzaud family (Louis Roederer champagnes), is carving out its own path and establishing the consistency of its lineup within a well-defined, precise, and full-bodied style. In a minor revolution, Marc Hoellinger, a former LVMH executive, succeeded Fabrice Rosset, who had led the house for a quarter of a century. As the owner of a significant portfolio of vineyards in Champagne—particularly in the Montagne de Reims—Deutz continues to produce champagnes true to their terroir of origin, dominated by Pinot and characterized as classic, elegant, deep, and straightforward. Each year, the house produces a superb Brut Classic—precise, well-structured, and with fine bubbles. A master of black grapes, Deutz also excels with its Blanc de Blancs, Amour de Deutz, a wine that is both refined and invigorating. As with the previous vintage, the rosés are subtle and perfectly balanced. We are pleased to note that the rest of the range holds its own.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A wonderfully pure, crisp, and mineral-driven Champagne. This is a wine that is still young, with a balanced blend of apple notes and acidity. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE A. Published on January 4, 2023
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