Revue de Presse - Press Review DEUTZ - July 2017

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William Deutz 2006
Powerful, bright and tightly-wound, the 2006 Brut William Deutz is
built on a core of serious energy. White flowers, lemon oil, pears,
smoke, slate, lime and mint all give the 2006 notable tension and
brightness. This is another wine that will require patience. Today, the
2006 is salivating and decidedly taut. The future looks bright.
Amour de Deutz 2006
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The 2006 Amour de Deutz is fabulous, and also shows what the house
can do in a strong vintage. A rich, powerful Blanc de Blancs, the 2006
boasts notable texture and breadth. Even with all of its intensity, the
2006 preserves considerable freshness. Brioche, spice and yellow
stone fruit nuances meld into the resonant, creamy finish. Readers will
have to give the 2006 at least a year or two in bottle, possibly more, as
it is tightly wound and energetic to the core. Still, there is a lot to like
in the wine's crisp, citrus-inflected notes and vibrant personality. The
blend is 53% Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, 39% Avize and 8% Villers Marmery.
Amour de deutz Rosé 2006
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The 2006 Amour de Deutz Rosé replaces the William Deutz Rosé in the
house's range. Powerful and broad from the outset, the pale-colored
2006 boasts serious intensity, with a compelling interplay of fruit and
structure. Cranberry, rose petal and mint are some of the notes that
gradually emerge from this sinewy structured Champagne. Expressive
chalky notes support the brisk, intensely saline finish. The 2006 is going
to be a gorgeous Champagne to follow for the better part of the next
decade or longer. The blend is 55% Pinot Noir (from Aÿ, Verzenay and
Bouzy) and 45% Chardonnay (from Avize, Chouilly and Villers-
Marmery.)
Cuvée William Deutz 2002
Another open-knit, radiant wine, the 2002 Cuvée William Deutz is
quite expressive today. Honey, almonds, dried pears, chamomile,
mint and crushed flowers blossom effortlessly. There is plenty of
vintage 2002 generosity, especially on the finish, where the wine
offers notable richness, creaminess and unctuosity. Already a bit
forward, with plenty of vintage's exoticism, the 2002 is probably best
enjoyed over the next handful of years. The 2002 is 62% Pinot Noir
(from Aÿ, Mareuil-sur Aÿ, Bouzy, Louvois and Ambonnay), 27%
Chardonnay (mostly from Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) and 11%
Pinot Meunier (from Peirry and Chatillon-sur-Marne).
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