Champagne Deutz - Brut Millésimé 2016 avec étui

Bettane & Desseauve

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 Cuvée Amour, and of course the William Deutz and Hommage à William Deutz.

Guide Hachette des vins

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.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the wine:

Beneath a pale color with salmon-pink highlights lies an inviting nose that blends citrus (lime zest), orange, and elderflower into a fresh, airy bouquet. The palate is refined, with a smooth, silky texture. Exotic fruits and a medley of small red berries contribute significantly to this balance, supported by a fresh structure. The finish is particularly fruity, with a subtle, mouth-watering bitterness.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Both 2016 vintages, thanks to this fine year, are well-balanced and open, with elegance and depth. The 2016 Brut is floral and chalky.

About the estate:

This true institution, part of the Rouzaud family (Louis Roederer champagnes), has carved out its own path and established a consistent portfolio characterized by a well-defined, precise, and full-bodied style. In a minor revolution, Marc Hoellinger, a defector from LVMH, succeeded Fabrice Rosset, who had led 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—Pinot-dominated wines that are at once classic, elegant, deep, and straightforward. Each year, the house produces a beautiful Brut Classic—precise and structured, with fine bubbles. A master of black grapes, Deutz also shines with its Blanc de Blancs, 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

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

This Champagne is full-bodied yet mature. The white fruit notes lend it a yeasty character, while retaining its acidity and minerality.

James Suckling

About the wine:

A complex nose of candied orange peel, bergamot, apricot, and brioche. An elegant and refined Champagne despite its excellent structure on the mid-palate. A long, very clean, and crisp finish with genuine minerality. Very fine bubbles. Over 60% Pinot Noir, much of it from Ay, Mareuil, and Bouzy, one-third Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, and only 5% Pinot Meunier. Ready to drink or for aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Rich and full-bodied, the 2016 Millésime Brut Champagne boasts a medium-gold hue and aromas of Golden Delicious apple, ginger, and honeyed citrus. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it is expansive on the palate, with a velvety texture and ripe fruit on the finish. Generous with biscuity notes on the finish, it is ready to drink now and can be cellared for the medium term. Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2030.