Among the most anticipated expressions from the House of Deutz, the Brut Millésime 2016 stands out for its poise, restraint and grace. The vintage reveals a year both concentrated and luminous, where freshness combines with perfectly tamed maturity. Behind the effervescence of great finesse one perceives that touch of yellow fruits evoking mirabelle and fleshy peach, supported by a delicate tension. Long aged on lees in the silence of the cellars, this Champagne has gained complexity, texture and persistence while preserving the brilliance of a straight and precise style. Presented in a gift box, it is equally at home as an aperitif or at the table, where its depth and length deliver pairings of rare accuracy. For those seeking a Brut vintage that is both generous and precise, this is a gastronomic cuvée, designed to enhance every moment without ever overpowering it.

Blend and vinification

Made exclusively from the vendange 2016, this vintage Champagne combines rigorous parcel selection and the art of precise vinification, true to Deutz's aesthetic. Champagne's noble grape varieties, picked at maturity, are gently pressed to preserve the purity of the juices. Fermentation and ageing on fine lees bring relief and sapidity, while prolonged cellar ageing refines the mousse, softens the edges and gives the wine the nuanced creaminess expected of an accomplished vintage. The measured dosage respects the wine's uprightness and highlights its architecture. Everything converges towards a harmony that lets the year's character express itself without superfluous effects of style, with the sense of balance that is the hallmark of a great Champagne house.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Pale, luminous gold, crossed by a fine, regular effervescence forming a persistent bead. The visual brilliance announces a chiselled structure and contained energy.
• Nose: Pure expression of ripe yellow fruits, lifted by delicate citrus and white flowers. Briochey nuances and a hint of almond paste appear with restraint, bringing depth without weighing down the aromatic trail.
• Palate: A frank attack, supple and caressing texture. The mid-palate unfolds a savoury substance, driven by a fine acidity that stretches the finish. Salivating length, a sensation of purity and precision, a lasting impression of balance.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Brut Millésimé chilled, around 10 to 12°C, in tulip glasses which encourage the development of the bouquet and the display of the bubbles. A few minutes of rest after opening is enough to reveal the vintage's precision and the creaminess gained from lees ageing. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool and stable environment. This cuvée can be enjoyed now for its frankness and brightness while offering an ageing potential conducive to further complexity. It will accompany your refined aperitifs as well as your exceptional dinners, with the same restrained elegance and consistently measured presence.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: gougères, thin tartlets with seasonal vegetables, delicate sashimi.
• Starters: sea bream carpaccio, herb fish terrine, lightly seared langoustines.
• Mains: free-range poultry with a light sauce, lemon-noted risotto, poached or roasted noble fish.
• Cheeses: young comté, fresh tomme, brie with a melting heart.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, vanilla shortbread, lightly sweetened desserts with yellow fruits.

Occasions

The Deutz Brut Millésime 2016 is the privileged companion for your chosen moments:

• To elevate a celebration with poise and restraint, without ostentation.
• At a gourmet dinner where aromatic balance guides the pairing.
• As a thoughtful gift thanks to its gift box, a signature of a refined lifestyle.

Characteristics

• Nom : Deutz, Brut Millésime 2016
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Brut millésimé
• Millésime : 2016
• Cépages : cépages nobles de Champagne
• Degré d’alcool : non communiqué
• Vieillissement : élevage prolongé sur lies
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : à apprécier dès maintenant, potentiel de garde
• Température de service : servir frais