Retour en Avant 2018
Derot Delugny | Brut | Vintage 2018
Forget everything you know about the classic grape varieties of Champagne. Here things get exotic, spicy and almost a bit mystical with the Retour en Avant from Derot-Delugny.
What makes it special? This champagne is a tribute to the origins of the house and consists of 100% Pinot Gris (historically also called Fromenteau in Champagne). A grape variety that can only be found on tiny plots today – a true one-of-a-kind.
Tasting Notes
Unusually spicy champagne with earthy notes, lime, mint and garrigue herbs. Structured on the palate with a long peppery finish and enormous complexity while retaining freshness.
Vergesst alles, was ihr über die klassischen Rebsorten der Champagne wisst. Heute wird es exotisch, würzig und fast schon ein wenig mystisch mit dem…
Details
| Producer | Derot Delugny |
| Cuvée | Retour en Avant |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Category | Brut |
| Grape Varieties | Fromenteau |
| Terroir | Vallée de la Marne |
| Style | Brut, Reserve wine |
| Highlights | Pinot Gris/Fromenteau, spicy-peppery, earthy notes, 4 years on lees |
| Pairs with | Cheese, game dishes |