Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs 2011 In Gift Box (75cl)

Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs 2011 In Gift Box (75cl)

Vintage:

2011 was an exceptional vintage producing wines of precision and depth. A mild spring was followed by a cool June, leading to some instances of Millerandage (uneven fruit set). July and August were cool but dry, giving healthy fruit and a prolonged ripening period.

After an unsettled start to September the harvest was blessed by sunny days and cool nights thanks to a Scandinavian anticyclone.

The resulting diurnal variations sped up the ripening of the grapes whilst preserving high acidity levels. Deutz started harvest on 16th September and finished on 30th September, bringing in healthy grapes across the board.

Winemaking:

The Chardonnay for this wine hails from some of the Côte des Blancs’ finest vineyards including Avize (57%), and Mesnil and Oger (38%), with a touch hailing from the Montagne de Reims’ VillersMarmery (5%).

The grapes were pressed and vinified at Deutz’s state of the art winery in Aÿ, with each individual parcel being vinified in its own separate tank. Using Coquard presses, only the free-run juice and first pressing was used for this wine.

Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the vin clairs were tasted and blended in the Spring of 2010, with the final assemblage happening in June.

The wine was then aged for 7 years on the lees, and a further 9 months following dégorgement before release.

Tasting Notes:

Pure, light and crystalline with subtle bronze tints and a delicate thread of bubbles. The seductive and expressive nose offers an explosion of ripe fruits and white flowers.

The wine is silky, delicate and direct on the palate, which is underpinned by an intense minerality. Complex array of flavours including quince, apricot and mirabelle plum set off by candied fruits and lavender honey.

This wine offers excellent cellaring potential and a pure reflection of the Deutz style.

Serving & Pairing:

Perfect as an aperitif for the most special of occasions, Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs also pairs beautifully with grilled seafood such as sea bass or sole. It can also compliment the delicate flavours of caviar, sashimi and soft white cheeses.