Richard Juhlin writes on his website Champagneclub.com: “One of the most stylish Champagnes of all categories. One of the true stars of the vintage. Red fruit, gianduja and earthy-spicy notes characterise this Champagne, which is already so much fun to drink now.”
Even though Pinot Noir dominates, Deutz impresses with elegance, finesse and precise minerality. The mousse is particularly fine and delicate.
Unlike Roederer, Deutz consistently uses stainless steel tanks for vinification and ageing. The roasted aromas are not created by wood, but by long lees ageing (autolysis), which gives the Champagne notes of toast, freshly ground coffee, roasted hazelnuts and almonds. The extended ageing provides an exceptional creaminess and texture that harmonises perfectly with the smoky Pinot Noir notes and the lemony freshness of the Chardonnay.
It is a Champagne of classic structure, complexity and depth that, despite all the house-typical elegance, still possesses plenty of body and intensity.
A glance at the Alfavin cellar
A glance at the Alfavin cellar
A glance at the Alfavin Cellar