Average rating 4.9/5 stars across all Google and external reviews
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Bought directly from Champagne Deutz's UK agent MMD, the bottles are stored in bond at London City Bond Eton Park, in ideal conditions at a constant 13°C. For same-day deliveries, small quantities are kept in our office cellar, where the temperature is maintained between 11–13°C. We source all our bottles directly from the Maison or their official UK office, eliminating the risk of poor storage. This is crucial, as champagne quality is highly sensitive to heat: temperatures above 18°C accelerate maturity significantly, which compromises quality.
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18 × 1.5L from 20th Aug We keep some stock in our London Warehouse. Large volumes take 24 hours from our out of London warehouse.
Deutz Cuvée Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs 2013 is crafted exclusively from Chardonnay sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs & 7% from Villers Marmery (Montagne de Reims) showcasing the elegance of this noble grape. The champagne was aged on lees for eight years, and has that lightness of touch and linear profile so typical in this vintage and elegance we associate with Deutz Blanc de Blancs. The initial aromatic shows that touch of smoky gunflint charm classic magnum effect.
Champagne Deutz, located in Ay, one of Champagne’s most historic and renowned terroirs for Pinot Noir, on predominantly south-facing hillsides. The house was founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, two wine merchants from Aix-La-Chapelle. In 1993, Louis Roederer acquired Champagne Deutz and appointed Fabrice Rosset as CEO.
From the late 1990’s, Rosset revitalized the brand, generating substantial income and reinvesting approximately €30 million into the cellars, winery, and infrastructure. Under the leadership of Chef de Cave Michel Davesne, who joined in 2003 and retired in 2023, the quality of Deutz’s wines significantly improved. Production, which was 600,000 bottles in 1996, has grown to 2.5 million bottles and continues to expand.
In 2022, Marc Hoellinger became CEO, ushering Deutz into a new era defined by a commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Maison owns 42 hectares of vineyards and sources additional grapes from growers across 300 hectares, all located within a 30-minute drive of the winery. Uniquely, Deutz produces three prestige cuvées: William Deutz, Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs, and Amour de Deutz Rosé. The Blanc de Blancs cuvées are among Champagne’s most refined, renowned for their precision, delicacy, and exceptional finesse. By 2023, the estate had transitioned to 100% organic farming, with certification targeted for 2026.
Weather: In 2013, the growth cycle was delayed, with the vines flowering as late as July in some places due to the long winter and cool spring. Hailstorms caused some damage, but overall the summer was hot and dry. The weather turned wet towards mid-September, causing outbreaks of rot. The harvest was long and started late, on September 24th. However, most of the picking of the abundant yield (12,0008 kg/ha) took place in cool conditions in October thus contributing to a classic cool and linear style of Champagne. Taking into consideration the challenging season, the wines have positively surprised with their pure fruitiness, racy palates and stylish restraint. There is heterogeneity in the results, but the best belong to the Champagne elite. This vintage is greatly underrated and will likely become better appreciated over time, when the region's most iconic wines are released.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs; 41% Avize | 38% le Mesnil-sur-Oger | 9% Oger | Cramant 5% & Premier Cru from the Montagne de Reims; 7% Villers-Marmery
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Disgorged: December 2022
Dosage: 8 g/l
Lees Ageing: 8 years
Drink: Now to 2032
Champagne in clear bottles must be stored in complete darkness, it spoils quickly if exposed to any light source. Read More
Tasting Note: The 2013 Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs, a delicate, charming Champagne, reveals a gourmand, fruit bouquet with aromas of ripe orchard fruits, menthol, sweet spices, lemon oil and white pepper. Its medium-bodied palate is both charming and enveloping, with a pure and salty texture that is underpinned by chalky extract on the finish. - Tasted by Yohan Castiaing
Champagne Deutz, based in Ay, one of Champagne's historic and most renowned terriors. Founded in 1838 through the association of William Deutz with Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, both wine merchants from Aix-La-Chapelle. Their idea was that to make a great wine, first a great vineyard was needed, so they set off in the search for top local vineyards. Deutz soon became an international brand with Deutz and Geldermann using their knowledge and expertise of markets in their favour. Successors followed suit and tradition and through the 20th Century continued to purchase excellent vineyards in some of Champagnes best villages.
In 1993, Louis Roederer partnered with Deutz to save it from going into financial trouble, with Champagne Louis Roederer's help Deutz has increased production threefold and vastly improved methods and modernising cellars. Fabrice Rosset was the CEO for a thirty year period, 1993-2023. And oversaw a significant expansion and quality improvement. From 2022 Marc Hoellinger took over the role of CEO. Deutz still strives for excellence, terrior and sustainable viticulture.
Caroline Latrive 2022 to present: she was formerly the cellar master at Champagne Ayala, which is just up the road from Champagne Deutz.
Michel Davesne 2003 to 2023 is now retired. He played a pivotal role in guiding Champagne Deutz through a period of rapid expansion. When he joined in 2003, the company was producing 600,000 bottles annually, and by the time of his retirement, production had grown to 2.5 million bottles. Working alongside the now-retired CEO Fabrice Rosset, Deutz invested approximately €30 million in expanding the cellars.
In 2004, the company modernized and expanded its production facilities. A new disgorging line was introduced, boosting capacity to 3,000 bottles per hour, while the incorporation of jetting technology improved both the quality and consistency of the wines. The construction of a new fermentation hall allowed for the addition of new tanks (100-125 hl), enabling the winery to produce wines by village and even parcel, drawing on the estate's diverse vineyard holdings.
By 2011, growing sales prompted further investment. Fermentation capacity was increased from 17,000 hl to 30,000 hl, and additional stainless steel vessels were introduced, ranging from 25 hl to 300 hl, further enhancing the winery’s flexibility and production capabilities.
Annual production: 2,500,000 bottles
Expert Reviews
95/100
Kristaps Karklins
“75cl - Harvested in October, the 2013 Amour de Deutz—disgorged in September 2022 with a dosage of seven grams per liter—has evolved beautifully with additional post-disgorgement maturation. Based heavily on the Côte des Blancs fruit, it offers a profound bouquet of candied lemon, peach, pear, roasted pineapple and gooseberry layered with roasted cacao bean and smoky accents that underscore its subtly reductive signature. These olfactory impressions transition seamlessly onto the medium- to full-bodied palate, which is unusually generous in context of the vintage: fleshy, multidimensional and with a sweet fruit core enlivened with pinpoint mousse. This Blanc de Blancs culminates in a lingering, toasty finish, rendering it irresistibly approachable even at this early stage.”
96 → 97/100
Essi Avellan MW
“75cl - Deutz excels in blanc de blancs, and Amour de Deutz epitomises the house's Chardonnay elegance. Here, Côte des Blancs grand cru Chardonnay is complemented by a small share of Montagne de Reims fruit from Villers-Marmery. Youthful, pale green in colour. The fruit purity and delicacy are impeccable from the first nose onwards: lime zest, floral fragrance, green apple and even some green fruit such as gooseberry and pear. All is crowned by the prettiest whiff of super-stylish toastiness. The palate is suitably lightweight, continuing on the path of ultimate finesse, purity and delicacy. Silky smooth and caressing the palate, this is long and juicy, finishing on a precise, dry note. There is much more to come here, but the wine is already perfectly delightful. Dosage 7g/l ”
95/100
Alison Napjus
“75cl - A rich Champagne, with a lush, almost viscous creaminess, nicely reined in by vivid, mouthwatering acidity—a finely knit frame for flavors of white peach purée, passion fruit, toasted brioche, and accents of elderflower, fleur de sel, and candied grapefruit peel. Long, lingering finish.”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“75cl - A rich Champagne, with a lush, almost viscous creaminess, nicely reined in by vivid, mouthwatering acidity—a finely knit frame for flavors of white peach purée, passion fruit, toasted brioche, and accents of elderflower, fleur de sel, and candied grapefruit peel. Long, lingering finish.”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Amour de Deutz is every bit as expressive as it was last year. Hints of candied lemon peel, passion fruit and tangerine zest give the 2013 subtle exoticness that’s balanced by the wine's driving, bright acids. Now past its first decade, the 2013 remains very youthful. What a gorgeous Champagne it is. ”
96 → 97/100
Essi Avellan MW
“Deutz excels in blanc de blancs, and Amour de Deutz epitomises the house's Chardonnay elegance. Here, Côte des Blancs grand cru Chardonnay is complemented by a small share of Montagne de Reims fruit from Villers-Marmery. Youthful, pale green in colour. The fruit purity and delicacy are impeccable from the first nose onwards: lime zest, floral fragrance, green apple and even some green fruit such as gooseberry and pear. All is crowned by the prettiest whiff of super-stylish toastiness. The palate is suitably lightweight, continuing on the path of ultimate finesse, purity and delicacy. Silky smooth and caressing the palate, this is long and juicy, finishing on a precise, dry note. There is much more to come here, but the wine is already perfectly delightful. Dosage 7g/l”
92/100
Yohan Castaing
“The 2013 Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs, a delicate, charming Champagne, reveals a gourmand, fruit bouquet with aromas of ripe orchard fruits, menthol, sweet spices, lemon oil and white pepper. Its medium-bodied palate is both charming and enveloping, with a pure and salty texture that is underpinned by chalky extract on the finish.”
95/100
Antonio Galloni
“The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Amour de Deutz shows how compelling Chardonnay is in the 2013 vintage. Rich and creamy, with striking tropical nuances, the 2013 is both exotic and vibrant. Tangerine peel, lemon confit, marzipan, jasmine and passion fruit are some of the many notes that develop with some coaxing. Bracing graphite-tinged mineral notes open with some time in the glass. The 2013 Amour de Deutz is one of the best in recent memory. I loved it. ”
17.5
Jancis Robinson MW
“A serious fizz with deeply carved contours of flavour and structure. More smoke-and-stones minerality than most of the 20-odd sparkling wines (mostly champagne) that I’m tasting today. Salted lemons, lemon marmalade. Firm and classic and fabulous. (TC)”
