Champagne "Cuvée D" Brut

Name: Champagne "Cuvée D" Brut
Brand: Devaux
SKU: S8951
Price: 48.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Devaux
Location: Champagne, Bar-sur-Seine, Cotes des bar

Wine Spectator

James Suckling

Decanter

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

£ 48,00

Format 0.75 l. (£ 64.00/lt.)

cod. S8951

Vittima del suo successo

CHARACTERISTICS

TypeVino Champagne
Location Champagne

Grapes pinot noir 55%, chardonnay 45%

Sensations Golden yellow in colour, Cuvée D displays a delicate and persistent mousse. On the nose, initial aromas of white flowers and delicate spices are softened by notes of toasted brioche and vanilla on the finish. Cuvée D stands out for its freshness, with notes of mandarin and orange peel. It is a deliciously fresh and creamy Champagne of great intensity.

Vinification This Champagne underwent alcoholic fermentation mainly in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion vinified in oak. Malolactic fermentation was partially completed in the blend. Bottling and the second fermentation, lasting 6 to 8 weeks, were followed by at least five years of ageing in the cellar. After disgorgement, the Champagne benefits from a further ageing period of 6 months to 1 year. The dosage of this cuvée is approximately 8 g/l. Pinot Noir (55%) from the Côte des Bar and Chardonnay (45%) from the Côte des Blancs, Montgueux and the Côte des Bar. The blend is composed mainly of the heart of the cuvée, representing the highest-quality must. It is completed by at least 35% reserve wines, most of which are aged in large oak vats.

Alcoholic strength 12% vol

Allergens Contains sulphites

TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Tips Store in a cool place away from light, with the bottle lying horizontally. Chill no more than 24 hours in advance. Open and serve immediately
Serving temperature 10 grades
GlassFlute / Franciacorta
When to drink it within 5 years
Pairing The perfect wine from aperitif through to dessert.

PRODUCTION NOTES

FRANCE
Champagne Charles Westler - 21, boulevard de Beauséjour 75016 Paris, France

Awarded

Vinous 90
James Suckling 92
Jancis Robinson 16
Wine Spectator 90
Decanter 90

Champagne "Cuvée D" Brut

A wine that combines the precision of Champagne with the aromatic richness of fine ageing oak. Maison Devaux’s Cuvée D is born from this fascinating union. But let us proceed in order. We are in Bar-sur-Seine, in the vibrant heart of the Côte des Bar. This area is characterised by rolling hills and soils rich in limestone and Kimmeridgian marl. It is a special terroir where the history of winegrowing dates back to medieval times, thanks to the work of Cistercian monks. The unique microclimate encourages optimal ripening of the grapes, giving them a fruity roundness that is the true hallmark of the area. This blend is the result of perfect balance. Pinot Noir accounts for 55% and comes entirely from the Côte des Bar, providing structure and a solid body. The remaining 45% is Chardonnay harvested in the prestigious areas of the Côte des Blancs, Montgueux and the Côte des Bar itself. This grape brings remarkable elegance and sharp citrus freshness. The house selects only the heart of the cuvée, namely the very first pressing of the highest-quality must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place mainly in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. A valuable portion is instead vinified in oak to enrich the texture of the wine. Malolactic fermentation is only partially completed in order to preserve the original freshness. The final blend includes no less than 35% reserve wines aged in large oak vats. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine rests on its lees in the cellar for at least five long years. Following disgorgement, the Champagne then waits a further 6 to 12 months before release. The final dosage is around 8 grams per litre. Bright golden yellow in colour, enhanced by a delicate and decidedly persistent mousse, the initial aromatic impact is characterised by intense scents of white flowers and delicate spices. Delicious notes of toasted brioche and vanilla then emerge. On the palate, it stands out for its incredible freshness, with clear hints of mandarin and orange peel. The sip is creamy, intense and remarkably persistent. Try it with baked turbot fillet and potatoes, or with Milanese risotto with bone marrow, where the bubbles cleanse the palate perfectly.

Maison Devaux, founded in 1846 in the heart of the beautiful and untamed Côte des Bar, owes its success and international reputation to the determination, intelligence and character of no fewer than three consecutive widows, or “veuves”, who took over the reins of the house between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and guided it towards legendary status. Today, although its corporate structure has changed and it has become the flagship of a successful network of local winegrowers, the spirit of excellence and independence of those remarkable women remains embedded in the DNA of the maison and its wines. Geographically, we are in the south of the Champagne appellation, in the Aube department. This is an undulating landscape characterised by green hills and a slightly milder and sunnier climate than the Marne. But the real magic happens underground: the soils are composed of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, an ancient geological formation rich in marine fossils, exactly the same as the one that makes the celebrated white wines of Chablis so unique. On this exceptional stage, Pinot Noir is the leading grape variety. Devaux’s production philosophy rests on one fundamental pillar: time as an ingredient and surgical precision in the cellar. Selection is carried out strictly parcel by parcel, isolating the very best that each hillside has to offer. What truly makes the difference, however, is the Maison’s extraordinary patience: even the entry-level cuvées rest on their lees for a minimum of three years, twice as long as required by the strict Champagne regulations.