Grand Cru Brut NV, Champagne Paul Dethune, Ambonnay

Supple and fresh attack, creamy and melted effervescence, luscious fruity matter, lemony acidity, pink grapefruit, clay-chalky minerality, frankness, fruity volume, iodized salinity.

The Déthunes started as growers in the early 1800s and began to make their own Champagne in the 1930s. The vineyards are planted in the ratio of 70% Pinot Noir to 30% Chardonnay and are farmed on organic principles – and hold the highest level HEV (High Environmental Value) certificate for sustainable viticulture. This immaculate 7-hectare domaine goes from strength to strength. Pierre and Sophie Déthune are friends of the Fournys and this Ambonnay domaine is amongst the loveliest and best cared for in the whole of Champagne.

70% Pinot Noir (black grape variety) and 30% Chardonnay (white grape variety) including 30 to 50% reserve wines from more than 40 different years, aged and vinified in the woods, in 34 hectoliter oak casks , which give this cuvée a great regularity in its quality.