Winemakers
Michel Parisot
Technical Data
Alcohol
12%
Sugar
9 g/L
Champagne Veuve A. Devaux
Champagne Veuve A. Devaux
Grande Réserve Brut
Background
Champagne DEVAUX is a well-established brand since 1846 and today the most prestigious house from the charismatic Pinot Noir region called “Côte des Bar” situated in the southern part of Champagne on the edge of the Burgundy region. This very exclusive Champagne House is known for its lovely complex and elegant style, due to a high proportion of reserve wines, with a delicate and soft mousse. All DEVAUX Champagnes NV are 3 to 5 years bottle aged so very food friendly.
Appellation
Champagne, France
Varietal Composition
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Vintage Notes
This wine is made up of both vintage and non-vintage wine, with a high percentage of mature wine in the blend.
Winemaking
The Grande Réserve is made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, with first pressing juices only, the best quality of pressing juices including 20% reserve wines partially aged in large oak casks. Dosage: 9 gr of sugar per liter. Aged 3 years on lees and an extra 3 to 6 months after dosage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral notes with hints of stone fruits such as peach and apricot on the nose.
Palate: Soft and delicate mousse. Fine, intense and complex palate with touch of yellow plum on the finish.
