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  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

Created in honor of the founder of Champagne Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz is only made in years when nature bestows on the Champagne region an exceptional harvest (on average, 1 year in 3).Cuvée William Deutz is only made available to the discerning few –only 0.012% of the  population will ever have the opportunity to taste this superb champagne.  The cuvée is aged a minimum of 5 years in Deutz cellars buried 25 meters (82  feet) underground to ensure ideal conditions of humidity and temperature. 55 % Pinot Noir, 35 % Chardonnay, 10 % Pinot Meunier

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Vintage 1988

CHAMPAGNE: From this year, the most classic and refined champagnes were producedChampagnes are long-lived and mature slowly to their peak.

Winter and spring were fairly mild. Inflorescences began in good weather in June. Already during the next month, the cloud masses swarmed to the Champagne province. Finally, the sky broke right before harvest. The harvest remained smaller than in the previous year. Even though the weather was unstable, the vintage produced fine and elegant wines, of which many have just reached their peak. The wines are marked by high acids and a concentrated, precise style. A real classic vintage. There is no rush to enjoy these wines, as they endure storage well and will continue to develop well for the next 10–12 years. Indicative of a slowly maturing vintage is that Krug released to the market first the Clos du Mesnil 1989 vintage before the 1988 vintage. This year has also stayed in mind as the vintage when Jacquesson & Fils produced the first of its three late bottled special cuvées – the Jacquesson DT (Dégorgement Tardif).

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A wonderfully balanced Champagne that makes me sing the praises of this blend. Slender Aÿ Pinot that is uplifted by a citrus-fresh, mineral-rich Chardonnay finish. Takes a long time in the glass to show its best sides, and several years of extra aging are recommended
  • 93p

Pale golden. Apples, citrus, minerals, fresh, fruity nose, light floral and lemony note. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some spices, nuanced, playful, elegant, long. 90

  • 90p

Light, green colour. Refined, pears, floral nose with of touch of toastiness. Dry, crisp, vivid, elegant, fresh and lean finish. Lovely purity. – JL – Aug 25, 2018

  • 91p
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Ay, Champagne

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