Hommage à William Deutz Meurtet 2018 Magnum

Hommage à William Deutz Meurtet 2018 Magnum is the 100% Pinot Noir single-plot cuvée from the Meurtet lieu-dit in Aÿ, presented in magnum, in a warm and generous vintage.

The Meurtet plot, owned by the house in Aÿ, covers 2.4 hectares facing east on a 15% slope, over a subsoil of colluvium and Tertiary flint, and was planted in phases between 1990 and 2006. It lies a few dozen metres from La Côte Glacière. The Hommage à William Deutz cuvées are only produced in the greatest years, in limited quantities. In 2018, a long, hot summer produced a generous year, and the plot was harvested from 3 to 5 September. The wine went through malolactic fermentation and receives a dosage of 5.6 g/L, chosen after blind trials. The magnum holds 1.5 litres, or two bottles. Because the volume of air under the cork is proportionally smaller, the wine evolves more slowly and gains finesse over time.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Champagne, Aÿ, Meurtet lieu-dit
• Producer: Champagne Deutz
• Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
• Dosage: 5.6 g/L
• Size: 150 cl (magnum, 1.5 L)

Tasting notes

• Colour: Pale, clear gold
• Nose: Apricot, lemongrass and wild strawberry
• Palate: Silky and textured, peach, white flowers and exotic notes as it opens, saline finish with noble bitterness

Serving and storage

Serve it at around 10 to 11 °C in a large white wine glass. In magnum, it has fine ageing potential. Store it lying down, in a cool place away from light.

Food pairing

Gravlax salmon, roast poultry, veal with morels or langoustines. The magnum makes it a fine centrepiece for a festive dinner.

Further reading

Read our article on Pinot Noir. Also discover the different types of champagne and the specifics of large bottles and our selection of exceptional champagnes. Find more cuvées in our vintage champagne selection, our selection of magnums and large formats and our champagne selection. Discover the whole of Maison Deutz in our Deutz collection.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a magnum?

It ages more slowly than a 75 cl bottle and keeps its freshness longer. It is also the ideal format for a table of eight to ten people.

What is the Hommage à William Deutz cuvée?

It is a prestige single-plot cuvée paying tribute to the founder of the house. It is 100% Pinot Noir, from a single plot in Aÿ, Meurtet or La Côte Glacière, and is only made in great years.

Who is Maison Deutz?

Founded in Aÿ in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, Maison Deutz has never left its home town. Since 1993 it has belonged to the family-owned Louis Roederer group, and its cuvées are crafted by cellar master Caroline Latrive.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France for orders from €300. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.