Champagne Devaux - Coeur des Bar Blanc de Noirs Brut

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Founded in 1846 in Épernay by the Devaux family, this house, housed in a magnificent manor in the heart of the Côte des Bar, has retained its family-run character. For nearly thirty years, it has been owned by the Union Auboise (Alliance Champagne), a cooperative founded in 1967. Within this group, Devaux stands out as the best, with its exceptional Collection D (single-vineyard selections, reserve wines aged in large oak casks for a minimum of five years, seven years for magnums), whose wines are produced from 80 meticulously selected hectares. A wonderful source of enjoyable champagnes that never disappoint.

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Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

In 1846, brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux founded a champagne house based in Épernay, which the last generation—having no heir—sold in 1987 to the Union Auboise, a major cooperative established in 1967. Under the Veuve Devaux (or Devaux) brand, the house “dresses up” its premium line: champagnes aged for at least three years.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the wine:

Beneath a slightly tinted robe, floral aromas and hints of small red berries come together in a subtle bouquet. The palate is fresh and round, with a distinct richness tempered by notes of sweet citrus (Seville orange, clementine). Fine bubbles contribute to a wine of perfect aromatic balance.

About the estate:

Devaux, formerly Veuve A. Devaux, is the brand of the Union Auboise, a cooperative winery representing 800 winegrowers who cultivate 1,400 hectares of vineyards. Major houses in the Marne region purchase its base wines, but the cooperative vinifies one-fifth of the grapes itself for its own brand. The “D” cuvées are particularly successful (with a minimum of five years in the cellar), as are the champagne cuvée and the red Coteaux-Champenois, born from a partnership with Michel Chapoutier, the famous Rhône winemaker. Pinot Noir makes up the vast majority of the blends, but the Chardonnays from Montgueux and the Côte des Blancs also hold their own. The estate’s manor house is open to the public for tours.

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James Suckling

About the wine:

Subtle, fruity nose with a floral note. Medium-bodied with fine bubbles. Refined aromas of strawberry and peach with a hint of brioche. Base wine from 2022. Aged on lees for 36 months. 100% Pinot Noir. Ready to drink now.