2012 Devaux Vintage D, Champagne

From the super 2012 vintage, this sees no oak, is an equal split between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The grapes come from parcels in vineyards at Chouilly & Montgueux. One parcel was planted as far back as 1911, very rare in Champagne. Great intensity hear, an appealing texture, soft clean and fresh. Good acidity running the length. There is complexity and concentration. A hint of honey at the finish, expect this to provide pleasure for at least another decade.  

94 points Ken Gargett Quill & Pad November 2023

From the legendary 2012 vintage the Devaux D 2012 is comprised of 50% Pinot Noir from the Cote des Bar and 50% Chardonnay from the Cote des Blanc (mostly from the Grand Cru village of Chouilly from a plot planted in 1911). 10 years on lees with malolactic blocked for 23% of the base wine. Dosage 7 grams.