Deutz Brut Rosé Champagne

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

Salmon-pink with fine bubbles, with aromas of cherries, blackberries, pomegranates and red currants. A deliciously full body, with flavours of strawberries and raspberries and a pleasantly well-balanced finish.

History

One of the oldest members of Champagne’s prestigious Grandes Marques houses Champagne Deutz of Ay, France has been making distinctive champagnes since 1838. Owning 42ha of its own vineyards Deutz selects only top rated grapes from vineyards in the finest crus of Champagne, the wines are carefully aged in the chalk cellars beneath the historic village of Ay. The unique bottle shape guarantees the provenance of every bottle of Deutz Champagne.

Regional Information

The grapes are harvested in Ay, Cotes des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of sustainable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing grape quality.

Vinification Details

Only the first press must, cuvée, is used. The wine is fermented in small, 10,000 litre tanks, with each plot being vinified separately, all the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. After the assemblage, the wines are left to age on the lees for around 3 years. Brut Rosé is a blend of the finest Pinot Noir grands crus from the Montagne de Reims, with a touch of Chardonnay.