2014 Cuvee William Deutz

With a delicate, lively bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, confit citrus, spices, pastry and spring blossoms, the 2014 Cuvee William Deutz Brut Millesime possesses a medium to full-bodied, enrobing and charming palate that is perfectly balanced, with bright acids and a pinpoint mousse, concluding with gastronomic bitterness. This is a blend of 67% Pinot Noir (sourced in the villages of Aÿ, Bouzy and Verzenay), 28% Chardonnay (from Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Villers-Marmery) and the rest Pinot Meunier from the village of Chamery. It is a classic, elegant and delicate Champagne that could age gracefully over the next 5-8 years.

Disgorged in November 2023 with a dosage of seven grams per liter, the 2014 William Deutz soars from the glass with a bouquet of crisp peach, candied orange and brioche, mingling with suggestions of rosemary and Sichuan pepper. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied—elegantly muscular yet pillowy—with a crisp core of fruit reflective of the cool growing season, finally shaped by a luminous September harvest. Lively acidity and chalky grip drive a precise, saline-tinged finish. The blend this year is composed of 67% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier.

The 2014 Brut Millésimé William Deutz is a very beautiful wine. Soft and caressing, with lovely freshness, the 2014 impresses with its impeccable balance. Citrus confit , kirsch, marzipan, chamomile and spice notes open nicely. The Pinot feels especially upfront today, both in the wine's textural feel and flavor profile. Brisk acids pull it all together on the close. This is a terrific 2014.