A vibrant tribute to the house's founder, the Cuvée William Deutz 2013 honours the art of time, the precision of the craft and the nobility of Champagne terroirs. Presented in a luxury gift box, it is aimed at connoisseurs seeking a Champagne with personality, capable of orchestrating memorable moments. Whether to mark a life milestone, accompany a haute-couture dinner or offer a present worthy of a faithful friendship, this cuvée answers a simple and demanding desire: to leave a graceful, profound impression. The aromatic framework, engraved like a fine etching, combines freshness, ripeness and length, revealing a vibrant style where vinosity blends with purity. Everything in this bottle evokes a mastered composition, from the fine bubbles to the sculpted palate, for an experience that naturally fits the art of French living.

Blend and winemaking

Sourced from a rigorous selection of Champagne's finest terroirs, Cuvée William Deutz 2013 brings together the splendour of Champagne grape varieties and the house's historic know-how. The blend unites the bright tension of the white grapes with the expressive depth of the black varieties, seeking a vintage balance that reveals the year’s singularity. Winemaking, carried out with goldsmith-like precision, aims for fruit purity and textural clarity. The secondary fermentation in bottle, prolonged lees ageing and disgorgement carried out at the right moment refine the bead, polish the profile and assert the Deutz signature. The dosage, measured and appropriate, supports the harmony without masking the wine’s energy. Every step, from harvest to presentation in the gift box, answers a requirement of consistency and composure, to deliver a Champagne with nuanced, upright and vibrant character.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright and luminous, animated by a delicate, regular effervescence that forms a string of very fine bubbles.
• Nose: A precise bouquet of white fruits and ripe citrus, lifted by touches of fresh flowers, almond, discreet honey and viennoiserie. A subtly chalky thread brings relief and distinction.
• Palate: Straight and pure attack, silky texture, a broad mid-palate where ripeness pairs with invigorating freshness. Persistent, saline and noble finish that calls for a gastronomic table.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Champagne chilled in tulip-shaped glasses to reveal the finesse of the bead and the aromatic range. Avoid over-chilling to preserve complexity. Let the wine breathe in the glass for a few moments; patience will reveal extra depth and an even silkier texture. Store the bottle calmly, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. This cuvée has fine ageing potential and will gain nuance over time, offering riper, more indulgent accents and greater harmony with additional years of rest.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: caviar, fine oysters, lemon-zest cream tartlets.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, poached lobster, herb-stuffed brown crab.
• Main courses: free-range poultry with morels, sole meunière, lightly truffled risotto.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, mature Parmigiano-Reggiano, truffle Brie.
• Desserts: candied citrus tart, praline entremets, almond and honey shortbread.

Tasting occasions

Cuvée William Deutz 2013 is the companion for moments when you want to create a lasting memory.

• To celebrate a unique event with panache and restraint.
• During a gourmet dinner where service precision meets the beauty of the gesture.
• As an exceptional gift thanks to its luxury gift box and historic signature.

Characteristics

• Name: Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz 2013
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Vintage Champagne
• Vintage: 2013
• Grape varieties: blend of Champagne varieties
• Alcohol content: not disclosed
• Ageing: extended ageing in cellar
• Format: bottle
• Cellaring: good potential depending on storage
• Serving temperature: serve chilled