Critic ratings
vinous
2009
Rating:
94
–94
The 2009 Brut Rosé Millésimé Amour de Deutz is all charm. It shows all of the natural radiance of the year, with soft contours that envelop the palate through to the finish. Deceptive in its pale color, the 2009 has plenty of depth as well as complexity. It is ideal both as an aperitif or alongside food at the dinner table. This classy, polished Rosè from Deutz will drink well for a number of years.
vinous
2009
Rating:
94
–94
The 2009 Brut Rosé Millésimé Amour de Deutz is airy and gracious. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, red flowers and vanillin are all nicely lifted throughout. The 2009 is quite pretty, but it is also a bit ethereal. Given the vintage, I expected more depth and richness. As it is, the 2009 is very attractive, but readers should expect a slightly nervous, clenched style.
vinous
2008
Rating:
94
–94
Interestingly, the 2008 Brut Rosé Millésimé Amour de Deutz is quite a bit more crystalline and tightly wound than the Blanc, which is just fine, as the nervy style here is more in keeping with the personality of the vintage. Cranberry, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper all add lift and vibrancy to this exceptionally pure, crystalline Champagne from Deutz.
vinous
2008
Rating:
95
–95
The 2008 Brut Rosé Millésimé Amour de Deutz is gorgeous and crystalline in the glass, as Champagnes from this vintage tend to be. Light on its feet yet also quite intense, the 2008 exudes energy in its finely sculpted red berry, floral and mineral-infused notes. The 2008 could use a bit more time in bottle to soften, but it is undeniably beautiful, even at this early stage.
vinous
2013
Rating:
94
–94
The 2013 Brut Rosè Amour de Deutz is ethereal, gracious and full of charm. Crushed flowers, mint, white pepper and cranberry are all nicely lifted throughout. A fine mousse and notable persistence add to a feeling of refinement. The lighter style here makes me think the 2013 is best enjoyed as an aperitif, and it will make for a great aperitif, that much is sure.
robert_parker
2006
Rating:
95
–95
Deutz was famous for its vintaged Cuvée William Deutz Brut Rosé but was developing a new Cuvée de Prestige since 2002. Just a couple of days ago the 2006 Amour de Deutz Rosé Brut Millésimé – a seductive composition of 55% Pinot Noir (mostly from terroirs in Aÿ, Verzenay and Bouzy) and 45% Chardonnay (from Avize, Chouilly and Billers-Marmery) – was launched as the successor to the Cuvée William Deutz Rosé. Dressed in a beautifully bright and brillant salmon rosé color and further characterized by a creamy effervescence creating an extremely noble bead chain, a ridiculously pure, subtle, refined and delicate aroma of red currant, white nectarines, coconut milk, wild flowers (alpine rose) and berries as well as densely woven minerals is revealed on the nose. On the palate this light-hearted yet full-flavored and persistent prestige Champagne reveals a delicate, fresh, racy, tightly yet stimulating mineral character, which is generous enough to admit refined, bright, red fruit flavors. This is a filigreed top class Champagne - respectively an aristocratic ambassador of Rosé Champagne for those of you who already love Rosé Champagne but also for these who believe to prefer their Champagnes white.