DeutzCuveeAmourdeDeutzRose2009

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.rrFrom the late 1990’s, Rosset revitalized the brand, generating substantial income and reinvesting approximately â‚?0 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.rrIn 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.rr Weather: The 2009 vintage was a continental, sunny year with a real winter that was very cold and dry followed by a glorious sun-filled summer and almost no rain in August and September. The harvest was incomparable in terms of quality and produced consistent, fresh and crunchy grapes.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs; 41% Avize | 38% le Mesnil-sur-Oger | 9% Oger & Premier Cru from the Montagne de Reims; 12% Villers-MarmeryrGrape Varieties: Pinot Noir 57% from Ay, Verzenay, Ambonnay and Bouzy â€?inc. 6% Red Wine | Chardonnay 43% from Avize, Mesnil sur Oger, Chouilly and Villers MarmeryrDisgorged: December 2017rDosage: 8 g/lrLees Ageing:7 yearsrAlcohol: 12%rDrink: Now to 2030rrChampagne in clear bottles must be stored in complete darkness, it spoils quickly if exposed to any light source.Read MorerrTasting Note: Pale peachy colour. Gentle charred complexity on the nose which shows fresh white fruit and baking spices. Beautifully toasty showing fragrant gunpowdery undertones. Soft and gourmand, light-weight, lively palate. Juicy and delicious with a long length of pure fruitiness. â€?Tasting note by Essi Avellan MW