Deutz Brut Millésimé 2016

What is the history of Maison Deutz?

La Maison de Champagne Deutz was founded in 1838 in Aÿ by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, who were born during the First Prussian Empire and immigrated to France in 1830. William was already selling Champagne while Pierre-Hubert was a wine merchant, so they combined their skills to found their own trading house. Initially specializing in exports, mainly to Germany, they eventually invested in some of the finest vineyards in the region, to gain total control over the production of their own Champagne. Thus was born Maison Deutz. Very quickly, Champagnes Deutz would become internationally recognized for their refinement and become associated with prestige.

Generations followed one another within Maison Deutz, until 1993 when it was bought out by the Rouzeau family, shareholders in another no less famous Champagne house, Louis Roederer.

What is the terroir of Maison Deutz?

The vineyard of Maison Deutz today reaches a size of 45 hectares of vines, planted mainly on terroirs classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The soils are made up of chalk, marl and limestone, with a semi-continental and semi-oceanic influence. The three flagship grape varieties of Champagne flourish here: Pinot Noir for the most part, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. 

While Pinot Noir helps shape Champagnes by providing body, intensity and red fruit aromas, Chardonnay brings a great deal of freshness and finesse, while Pinot Meunier will come in to add that touch of roundness that is very recognizable to it.

The emblematic cuvées of Maison Deutz

La Maison Deutz makes it a point of honor to offer numerous cuvées capable of satisfying the most exacting demands. And with good reason: before ending up in the hands of their fervent worshippers, Champagnes Deutz spend many years in underground chalk cellars 3 kilometers long and located at a depth of between 20 and 60 meters beneath the roots of the vines planted on the slopes of Aÿ.

Let's mention their exquisite Cuvée Blanc de blancs, made from 70% Grand Cru terroirs and 30% Premier Cru. This is a Champagne of great purity, unctuous and delicately structured, perfect for the aperitif as much as for a gastronomic meal with fish.

The Cuvée William Deutz is the prestigious Champagne produced by the house, paying tribute to its founder. Exclusively Millésimé, it reveals itself to be very expressive, delicate and with a beautiful aromatic richness thanks to its dominant Pinot Noir in its blend. This is a Champagne destined to accompany refined dishes.

And what about the Cuvée Amour of Deutz, produced in Rosé as well as in Blanc de blancs. In both cases, this Champagne reveals itself to be subtle and generous, with a remarkable complexity that perfectly illustrates the quintessence of its terroir. 

For every great occasion there's a Champagne Deutz, an haute couture style that's sure to make you succumb.