Devaux Cuvee D

Champagne Devaux was originally founded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux in Epernay, before relocating to the Côte des Bar during the 1980s. Hailed as the heartland of Pinot Noir in Champagne, the Côte des Bar is physically closer to Chablis than Reims or Épernay, meaning its vines are grown on Burgundian soils of Kimmeridgian marl and Portlandian limestone. Chef de Cave since 1999, Michel Parisot was named the ‘Sparkling Winemaker of the Year’ at the 2020 International Wine Challenge, a testament to Michel’s pioneering approach to winemaking. Today, the estate is owned by the Union Auboise. \n \nThe "D Collection" wines are Devaux's very best. The grapes come from highly select, sustainably farmed parcels across 50 hectares. The majority of the vineyards are situated in the Aube on Kimmeridgian limestone-clay soils. This continental location, on the slopes of the Côte des Bars, is important; it gives the Pinot Noir richness on the nose and a long finish, while retaining finesse. The Chardonnay in the blend is grown on the fine chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs, Vitry and Montgueux ("the Meursault of Champagne") to give liveliness and elegance.