Expert Reviews
Tyson Stelzer of the Champagne Guide 94 Points | (Tasted in 2023 in France; roughly 33% chardonnay, 33% pinot, 33% meunier; 100 wines from 20–30 crus across the Marne; 2019 base vintage with 45% reserves from 2018 and 2017; aged 2.5 years on lees; disgorged September 2022; 8g/L dosage). The purity and generosity of 2019 are in a happy place in the elegant Deutz mood, in a beautifully precise and enticing style. the generosity of the season lends nuances of fig and pear to its classic core of apple and lemon, becoming strawberry and red cherry with time in the glass. Three years on lees has brought an eloquent backdrop of brioche, spice and honey, building a gently creamy texture. It holds impressive length, integrity and appeal.
James Sucklings 93 Points | Very attractive nose of lemon blossom, tarte au citron and lemon curd. Very elegant and delicate with an inner strength that doesn't make this at all loud. I love the interplay of the fine mousse and citrusy fruit on the medium-bodied palate. Long finish with subtle spicy notes. 39% chardonnay, 31% pinot noir and 30% pinot meunier. Based on the 2019 vintage with 53% reserve wine. Drink now.
Wine Spectator 92 Points |Graphite and mineral hints underscore the ripe and appealing notes of white cherry, nectarine, pomelo and pickled ginger on display in this bright, elegant version, with a finely detailed mousse. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. (9/2/24)"
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | The wine's dosage is finely balanced with the ripe fruits and textured fruits. This bottling is just the right age, poised between crispness and a more toasty edge. Drink this beautifully controlled Champagne now. Alcohol 12%.
Audrey Frick of JebDunnuck.com writes 90 Points | A vibrant silver/straw color, the NV Champagne Classic Brut is a charming introduction to the range from Deutz, taking on a dewy and springy style, with aromas of honeydew melon, guava, fresh lily, and wet stones. Medium-bodied, with an energetic mousse and a clean, refreshing lift on the finish, its classic aperitif style is welcoming and begs to be enjoyed in its youth. Drink: 2023-2026.
Winemaker Description
The color of the wine is an intense gold with fine effervescence that signifies long maturation on the lees. On the nose, the wine initially displays notes of hawthorn and white flowers, which are followed by aromas of toast, marzipan and ripe pears. On the palate, the wine is full bodied and elegant with the freshness of Chardonnay and richness of Pinot Noir. Overall, the wine is well-rounded with a fruity finish.
Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre Gelderman, this honorable firm is based in Ay, one of the 17 top-rated Grand Cru villages of Champagne. Total production is about two million bottles with 75% of the grapes brought in from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Its estate is spread over five villages, including some of the most beautiful locations in all Champagne, and as such Deutz has developed a rich, round, fruit-filled style that is vinous yet refreshing. Each blend boasts the same elegant signature bottle, in which it was aged on its lees for a minimum of three years – a guarantee of quality from the Brut Classic to the prestige cuvees.
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