Champagne Devaux - Collection D Brut

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 finest, 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.

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 founded in 1967. Under the Veuve Devaux (or Devaux) brand, the house “dresses up” its premium line: champagnes aged for at least three years.

Devaux, formerly Veuve A. Devaux, is the brand of the Union Auboise, a cooperative winery that brings together 800 winegrowers cultivating 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 of aging in the cellar), as are the champagne cuvée and the red Coteaux-Champenois, born from a partnership with Michel Chapoutier, the renowned Rhône winemaker. Pinot Noir makes up the vast majority of the blends, but the Chardonnays from Montgueux and the Côte des Blancs also play a significant role. The estate’s manor house is open to the public for tours.

This producer, based in the Seine Valley in southern Aube, offers a non-vintage champagne with a rich style. It strikes a beautiful balance between richness and spice, resulting in a mature wine with aromas of white fruit. Ready to drink now.