Deutz Champagne Brut Rose Millesime 2019 SF Chronicle took over the family vines

took over the family vines

texture and personality

and winter spice

So this estate — whose vines sit directly against those of Gruaud-Larose

Medium bodied

Deutz Champagne Brut Rose Millesime 2019 SF Chronicle took over the family vinesDeutz 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