Deutz : Sakura Brut Rose

The delicacy and balance of a great rosé Champagne

The estate
The Champagne house Deutz was founded in 1838 in Aÿ by two Prussians, one of whom was William Deutz. One was a wine merchant and the other sold Champagne. It is worth noting that the winemaking process at the Deutz Champagne house was already being managed by these two founders, including bottling, disgorgement, dosage, and labeling, even before they owned their own champagne and vineyards. Today, the Deutz Champagne house belongs to the renowned Roederer family.

The vineyard
The Deutz Champagne house's estate spans over 300 hectares. The vineyard is made up of Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites in Champagne, and Deutz's vines are cultivated today according to the principles of sustainable viticulture.

Winemaking and aging
Deutz Brut Rosé is aged for 3 years on the lees.

Blend
Deutz's Sakura Brut Rosé Champagne is crafted from a blend that is predominantly Pinot Noir (90%), rounded out by a touch of Chardonnay (10%). These grapes come from Premier and Grand Cru sites in Champagne. The Pinot Noir grapes come from the terroirs of Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzenay, and Tauxières. The Chardonnay comes from the Côte des Blancs-Avize, mainly from Villeneuve-Renneville and Vertus.

The distinctive style of Sakura Brut Rosé by Deutz comes from the addition of red wine during the blending process. This cuvée, crafted by the Deutz Cellar Master, is made from the Pierre Robert and La Pelle plots in Aÿ, as well as the Cumaine, Vaularon, and Mutry plots in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.

Tasting notes
Appearance
Sakura Brut Rosé by Deutz reveals itself in a shimmering pink hue with rosy highlights, showcasing its fine effervescence.

Nose
The nose is open and expressive. The bouquet is characterized by luscious aromas of cherry, blackberry, and pomegranate.

Palate
On the palate, the Sakura Brut Rosé cuvée by Deutz is in perfect harmony with the nose. The full-bodied palate reveals notes of strawberries and raspberries. On the finish, the finesse of this champagne is highlighted by delightful tangy notes.

Food and Wine Pairing
Whether enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with a meal, Sakura Brut Rosé by Deutz pairs beautifully with salmon and mushrooms, beef carpaccio, or a rack of lamb. Cheeses such as Brillat-Savarin and Chaource also make excellent companions to this rosé champagne.