In the glass
Aroma: white peach, citrus, white flowers, fresh brioche
Palate: elegant fruit, fine mousse, fresh acidity, structured finish
Deutz's elegant, structured house brut: white peach and citrus over white flowers and fresh brioche, with a fine mousse and a structured, fresh finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Fresh acidity and fine mousse meet the brine of oysters. -
Roast chicken
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Brioche and stone fruit echo roasted poultry. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Deutz Brut Classic
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Roast chicken, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Deutz, founded in 1838 in Ay and now part of the Roederer group, builds its non-vintage brut around an elegant, structured Pinot-led house style.
- 1838 — William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann found the house in Ay
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Deutz
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; balanced three-grape house blend, long ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1838
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90
Frequently asked about Deutz Brut Classic
What does Deutz Brut Classic taste like?
On the nose, white peach, citrus, white flowers, fresh brioche. On the palate, elegant fruit, fine mousse, fresh acidity, structured finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Deutz's elegant, structured house brut: white peach and citrus over white flowers and fresh brioche, with a fine mousse and a structured, fresh finish.
When should I drink Deutz Brut Classic?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Deutz Brut Classic?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Goat cheese. Fresh acidity and fine mousse meet the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Deutz Brut Classic?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.