Champagne Deutz, Hommage a William Deutz "La Cote Glaciere"
The ultimate expression of the Aÿ terroir, the Blanc de Noirs single vineyard champagnes celebrate the vision of Champagne Deutz’s founder. La Côte Glacière, a south-facing plot of vines adjacent to the Deutz premises, sits on a spectacular 25% slope. Its old vines produce wines with a sunny energy – a majestic expression of the complexity of the great Pinot Noirs from Aÿ, in their opulence and elegance.
Winery: Champagne DeutzAppellation: Champagne
Average age of vines: Planted from 1967-1978
Farming Methods: undergoing organic conversion
Maturation: 6 years
Soil: Shallow soils, hard chalk in blocks, brings saline notes to the wine, offering a chalky, velvety mouthfeel
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir, “La Côte Glacière” Plot (1.9 hectares), Aÿ Grand Cru.
Vineyard Orientation: South exposure, slope 25%
Vineyard Size: 1.9 ha