Deutz, Veuve Pelletier, Brut; Deutz Brut Classic - Champagne Brut - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

Vve Pelletier & Fils Brut Technical specifications & Condition Parking points

Fill level: Neck. The liquid level is optimal and sits neatly in the neck of the bottle, which is perfect for young/consumer wines. Label condition: Excellent label. The paper is completely intact, clean, and shows no scratches or stains. Capsule condition: Excellent. The gold-colored neck foil fits tightly around the cork, without corrosion or damage. There are no signs of a dented or bulging cork. Wine bottle size: Standard bottle (75 cl / Bouteille). Bottler: Bottled by a Negociant (wine merchant). The label bears the code MA-1101-74-00356. The abbreviation MA stands for Marque d'Atheteur (copper's mark). The champagne is produced in bulk by a cooperative or wine merchant in Épernay (France) and exclusively labeled for major retail chains. History of the winery: Vé Pelletier & Fils is not a traditional, independent family château with its own historic vineyards. It is a so-called 'private label' or trademark. The bottles are produced by larger champagne houses or cooperatives near Épernay. This type of champagne was developed to offer affordable, consistent-quality French sparkling wine for the mass market, while maintaining the official and strictly controlled AOC Champagne status.

Parker points: 90 points. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has consistently awarded this non-vintage Brut Classic an excellent score of 90/100 for its reliable balance and depth. Fill level: Neck. The level is not immediately visible through the dark glass, but the position of the foil and the general condition indicate a perfect, standard fill level in the neck. Label condition: Excellent label. The characteristic bronze/gold-colored label is completely intact, unmarked, and undamaged. Capsule condition: Excellent. The capsule sits tightly and undamaged around the neck. The cork shows no visual defects (no leakage, not dented, and not expanded). Wine bottle size: Standard bottle (75 cl / Bouteille). Bottler: Bottled at the Chateau (NM - Négociant Manipulant). Although Deutz is technically registered as NM (a house that is also allowed to purchase grapes), the winery produces and bottles the entire production itself in its own cellars in Aÿ under the direct supervision of its own cellar master. History of the winery Maison Deutz was founded in 1838 in the historic village of Aÿ by two German immigrants, William Deutz and Peter Geldermann. The house quickly built an international reputation and was among the founding members of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques in the 19th century. Deutz is known for its traditional methods, including aging the wines in cellars carved deep into the limestone soil (up to 30 meters underground). Since 1993, the house has been part of the Louis Roederer family, ensuring that the extremely high quality standards and the refined, elegant style with significant Chardonnay influences have been preserved.