Deutz Champagne Brut Rose Millesime 2019 no ups Wilted iris and violet petals

Wilted iris and violet petals announce this stunning expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most hallowed vineyards

and fresh herbs on the nose lead to a palate filled with milk chocolate

Clean and focused on the finish to accentuate its rice-like qualities

and downright meaty

Deutz Champagne Brut Rose Millesime 2019 no ups Wilted iris and violet petalsDeutz has long been one of Champagne's most quietly elegant houses, and their vintage rose is a textbook expression of the style: refined, red fruited, never showy. The 2019 leans on Pinot Noir from top crus with a chiseling thread of Chardonnay, plus a small addition of still red wine for color and depth. Salmon pink in the glass, it opens with wild strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of orange zest, then turns silky and brioche tinged on the palate. A