The 2013 Amour de Deutz cuvée, offered here in a Magnum bottle in a gift box, is the quintessence of the House's expertise in great Blancs de Blancs. This vintage champagne embodies absolute elegance, born of a year with perfect structure that favors the aromatic development of Chardonnay. With its creamy texture and complex notes of roasted pineapple and white flowers, it offers a tasting experience of rare fullness. The Magnum format, the ultimate bottle for aging, enhances this fine wine by giving it exceptional aging potential.
The making of Amour de Deutz 2013
This prestigious champagne is made exclusively from Chardonnay (100%). The blend is a veritable map of the most noble terroirs of Champagne: the backbone is made up of the Grands Crusof Avize (39%), Oger (24%) and Mesnil-sur-Oger (22%). This structure is enriched by the finesse of Vertus (10%) and the unique touch of the terroirs of Villers-Marmery and Trépail (5%), located to the east of the Montagne de Reims.
The Terroir
The majority of the grapes come from the Côte des Blancs, the kingdom of chalky soil that gives the wine its straightforwardness and crystalline minerality. The minority but crucial contribution of the Montagne de Reims (Villers-Marmery) crus adds a generous aromatic dimension and a specific roundness that is the hallmark of the Deutz style. This combination of plots creates a perfect harmony between the tension of the soil and the maturity of the fruit.
Vinification
Deutz remains faithful to stainless steel tank vinification to preserve the integrity and original purity of the fruit. The effervescence is crafted with clockwork precision to blend delicately into the wine, creating a silky texture. Bottling in Magnums is a major technical choice: this large format reduces oxygenation and promotes slower aging, ensuring greater freshness and complexity over time.
The 2013 vintage
The year 2013 stands out as a vintage of "perfect structure," reminiscent of classic and late vegetative cycles. This balance between beautiful acidity and natural liveliness allowed the Chardonnays to reach generous aromatic maturity without heaviness. It is a year that produced finely crafted wines, whose aromatic potential blossoms beautifully with time.
The superiority of the Magnum format
The Magnum (1.5 liters) is the ideal bottle for enhancing a cuvée for aging such as Amour de Deutz. Thanks to its larger volume, the wine evolves with greater serenity and harmony than in a standard bottle. Presented in its luxurious box, this format magnifies the creamy texture of the wine and ensures optimal preservation for decades to come.
Tasting the vintage
Color
The color reveals an attractive light gold, enlivened by youthful highlights. The effervescence is very refined, forming a subtle string of foam.
Nose
The well-balanced nose combines notes of white flowers and fresh butter. When aerated, it reveals subtle hints of citrus, orange blossom, and a delicious touch ofroasted pineapple.
Palate
On the palate, the seduction is immediate thanks to a creamy fullness where the effervescence blends delicately. The aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach) are supported by the liveliness of kumquat and gooseberry.
Serving suggestions
- Veal tartare with oysters
- Langoustine carpaccio
- Scallop soufflé
- Turbot fillet with citrus fruits
- Spelt risotto
- Tender poultry
- Mature Chaource
- Brillat-Savarin
- Yellow fruit dessert
Storage and serving recommendations
How should this champagne be stored?
This Magnum, protected by its box, benefits from ideal conditions for aging. It should be stored lying down in a cool (10-12°C), dark cellar without vibrations. The structure of the 2013 vintage and the magnum format guarantee excellent aging potential.
Aging potential
Amour de Deutz 2013 Magnum is a wine with great aging potential and a promising future. Its optimal drinking window spans two decades:
- 2025–2030: The wine expresses its liveliness, notes of white flowers, and citrus freshness (orange blossom, kumquat).
- 2031–2038: It gains in fullness, developing a creamier texture, buttery notes, and roasted pineapple.
- From 2039 onwards: The cuvée reaches its tertiary complexity, revealing the mineral depth of the great terroirs of the Côte des Blancs.
Serving suggestions
Serve this great wine at a temperature between 46 and 50°F. A large white wine glass is recommended to allow the complex bouquet to unfold and appreciate the finesse of the effervescence.
Anecdote about this cuvée
The Amour de Deutz cuvée is famous for the golden cherub that adorns its capsule, inspired by the bronze statue that stands in the courtyard of the House in Aÿ. This symbol of love and elegance watches over this Blanc de Blancs, which has become the standard-bearer for the great Chardonnay vintages at Deutz. On this Magnum, the jewel-like capsule takes on an even more collectible dimension.
