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Bought directly from Champagne Deutz's UK agent Gonzalez Byers, this is currently held in bond at London City Bond Eton Park, where it is cellared in ideal conditions and for same day deliveries small quantities are held in our London offices in a top of the range Eurocave
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Description & Technical Information
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Deutz Brut Vintage is always Pinot-led, and in 2012 Pinot Noir comprised two thirds of the wine, with grapes coming from the Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, Bouzy and Ambonnay. The balance is comprised of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Mesnil and Chouilly), and Pinot Meunier from Leuvrigny. The grapes were pressed and vinified at Deutz’s state of the art winery in Aÿ, with each individual parcel being vinified in its own separate tank.
Champagne Deutz owns 42 hectares of vineyards, which supply 20% of its grapes. The rest of the grapes are sourced from growers, many of whom have been working with Deutz for generations. Grapes are harvested from the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru.
Weather: The 2012 weather has been hallmarked by many as very challenging but has created some stunning Champagne. Relatively low yields due to various weather conditions throughout the year. The winter months brought some frosts and hail which damaged the early stages of bud burst. Much of August was very wet and the year was saved as the sun came out in September and rescued the vintage. Most 2012 have a great balance with purity of fruit and chalky minerality and with the potential to rival the 2002 and 2008's.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grape Varieties: 67% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay & 4% Meunier
Dosage: 9 g/l
Lees Ageing: 4 years
Alcohol: 12%
Drink: Now to 2030
Tasting Note: A light golden hue with a sustained sparkle. Elegant and powerful with ripe aromas, a precise mid palate shows off the 2012 characteristics well, peaches and gooseberries shine through until the finish.
Champagne Deutz Overview
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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.
Currently under the leadership of Fabrice Rosset, Deutz still strives for excellence, terrior and sustainable viticulture.
Location: Ay
Cellar Master: Caroline Latrive 2022 to present
2003 to 2023 Michel Davesne now retired, will sit on the Deutz tasting committee for a while
Annual production: 2,000,000 bottles
“The Deutz 2012 Brut is a lovely entry-level vintage Champagne from Deutz. The white orchard fruit and floral notes confer freshness. Medium in body and light on its feet, the 2012 is a terrific choice for drinking over the next handful of years, while the flavors remain fresh. This is a very pretty wine from Deutz.”
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
“Deep gold. Deeply savoury and almost white burgundy-like on the nose. Very broachable and well balanced. No suggestion of excessive youth. Brisk but not tart.”