Amour de Deutz, Brut Champagne, 2011

ABOUT THE WINE. One of the oldest members of Champagne's prestigious Grandes Marques houses, Champagne Deutz of Ay, France, has been making distinctive champagnes marked by finesse, elegance and complexity since 1838. The house has upheld the traditions of fine Champagne making handed down through five generations. Owning a significant portion of its own vineyards, Deutz selects only top rated grapes from 275 acres of vineyards in the finest crus of Champagne. The wines are slowly and carefully aged in the chalk-walled cellars far beneath the historic village of Ay.. TASTING NOTES. Notes of lemon verbena, white lilies together with the signature yeastiness of toasted brioche and a vibrant backbone of orchard fruit, reflecting the premium quality of the vintage Chardonnay grapes.. FOOD PAIRING. White fish, even ones with strong flavour like sole and a wide array of creamy rind cheeses.. FRIARWOOD SAYS. This Blanc de Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay sourced within vineyards only 20 miles from the winery.