Rating: Robert Parker 92/100, Bettane & Desseauve 18/20
“Pale, brilliant color; very pure nose; straightforward, elegant on the palate with impressive length; remarkably aristocratic. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2012 - Bettane & Desseauve). A brilliant vintage Blanc de Blancs cuvée, which elevates Chardonnay to the realm of elegance!
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Eye
a crystal-clear color with subtle bronze highlights
Nose
surprises with its beautiful aromatic profile, its great finesse, and its pleasant aromas of ripe white fruit and kumquats
Palate
in perfect harmony with the aromatic profile revealed by the nose, it is both powerful and ripe. It features the same hints of orange zest combined with lovely notes of́
Serve
served at 10–11°C
Open
and serve
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
Ce vin d’apéritif par excellence présente déjà une structure suffisante pour escorter des poissons tels que le Bar, le Saumon, le Saint Pierre, ou même un carpaccio de Saint Jacques ou un tartare de Thon présentés dans leur plus simple appareil ; grillé par exemple ou avec une sauce mousseline.<br/> <br/> Cette phase de belle adolescence tout juste terminée, le vin va commencer à nous livrer son potentiel. Il ne mentira pas en affirmant que ses accompagnements culinaires pourront, au fil des ans, se parer « d’atours en sauce » plus présents, plus lourds, voire plus épicés<br/>
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 come from within a 30-kilometer radius of Épernay; the three grape varieties take center stage, and vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, as does the aging of 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 joined the Roederer group in 1993. Renowned for its meticulous blends (30 to 40 different crus for its Classic brut), it owns 46 hectares and sources its grapes from a limited radius of 30 km around the grand cru Aÿ, in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. In 2023, after 26 years as president of the house, Fabrice Rosset handed the reins to Marc Hoellinger, while Michel Davesne, having retired, passed the keys to the cellar to Caroline Latrive, who came 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 true house, part of the Rouzaud family (Louis Roederer champagnes), is making its mark and establishing the consistency of its portfolio through a well-defined, precise, and full-bodied style. In a minor revolution, Marc Hoellinger, a defector from LVMH, succeeded Fabrice Rosset, who had been at the helm of this house for a quarter of a century. Owner of significant vineyards in Champagne, particularly in the Montagne de Reims, Deutz continues to produce champagnes faithful to their terroir of origin, dominated by Pinot, that are at once classic, elegant, deep, and straightforward. Each year, the house produces a superb Brut Classic—precise and structured, with fine bubbles. A master of black grapes, Deutz also excels in blanc de blancs with Amour de Deutz, a wine that is both racy 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)
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. FRANCOIS V. Posted on May 5, 2013
I'm not a fan—and I'm the first to be surprised by that... it's just a matter of taste!
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Review by Mr. XAVIER D. Published on 02/09/2018
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE L. Published on 10/27/2012
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