Deutz Cuvee William Brut 1998

"The 1998 Cuvee William Deutz flows from the glass with compelling layers of flowers, apricots, succulent pears, minerals and smoke. This Champagne offers a gorgeous combination of mineral-driven freshness with a richly-textured core of fruit. The Cuvee William Deutz should continue to drink beautifully for at least another decade."

93 Points

The Wine Advocate

"A top wine in the Deutz range, packed with maturing richness, balancing fresh grapefruits against toasted almonds, an elegant structure, and an impressive power of flavor, leaving a dense mouthful of wine that manages to float at the same time."

94 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"Fresh bakery aromas with notes of orange marmalade, caramel and peach. Candied apricot flavors laced with an attractive blend of brioche, almond and charred oak nuances. There is a youthful tartness in the finish that is balanced by a lingering mix of cream and autolysis."

97 Points

The Wine News

"Light yellow. Smoky orange, lemon pith and date aromas are complicated by pungent herbs, minerals and dried flowers. Fleshy, impressively pliant and deep, offering concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors, chewy texture and a whiplash of dusty minerals on the finish. I suspect that this impressively taut wine will continue to gain weight and power for at least a decade."

93 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Firm and lean, this offers lemon, orange peel, whole-grain toast and graphite notes. Compact on a well-toned frame. A dry style. Ideal for the table. Drink now through 2015."

90 Points

Wine Spectator

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