2015 William Deutz, Hommage A William Deutz La Cote Glaciere - Champagne Blanc de Noirs - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

The Deutz Hommage à William Deutz La Côte Glacière 2015 embodies the truest expression of an exceptional terroir: the La Côte Glacière plot, situated in Aÿ, in the heart of the Marne Valley. This single-vineyard champagne is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, grown on vines around fifty years old, on a steep, ideally exposed slope. The chalky subsoil of Aÿ gives the wine its mineral depth, precision and remarkable ageing potential.

Vinified in tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit, then aged for a long time in the cellar — nearly seven years on slats — this Blanc de Noirs cuvée develops a rare complexity. Its golden colour with coppery highlights heralds a champagne that is already seductive, whilst its fine, persistent bubbles bear witness to meticulous ageing.

On the nose, La Côte Glacière 2015 is expressive and warm: ripe pear, white peach, lilac blossoms, slightly exotic and honeyed notes, followed by hints of toasted almond and damp chalk. On the palate, the champagne combines generosity, fruity richness and a chalky edge. The long, indulgent and briny finish highlights the balance between the power of the Pinot Noir, freshness and elegance.

This is a champagne for fine dining, perfect as an aperitif for a special occasion, but above all as an accompaniment to a meal. It will pair beautifully with grilled or sauced lobster, langoustines, tuna or salmon carpaccio, a partridge pastilla, delicate poultry or a mature soft cheese.

Already very appealing today, this Deutz La Côte Glacière 2015 has real ageing potential: some connoisseurs and professionals suggest it may continue to develop until 2038, gaining further complexity, tertiary notes and refinement. A rare cuvée, intended for enthusiasts of great single-vineyard champagnes and lovers of Pinot Noir from Aÿ.