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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from release.

release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 202190/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

With cheese

Chaource Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne. Brie de Meaux Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.

How to serve Deutz Brut Classic

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1838William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann found the house in Ay

Facts

Producer
Champagne Deutz · visiting guide
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

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.

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