{"id":37779,"date":"2023-04-16T16:49:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T14:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=37779"},"modified":"2023-04-17T11:47:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:47:31","slug":"champagne-devaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/16\/champagne-devaux\/","title":{"rendered":"A true immersion into the Champagne Devaux, with its Collection D and its red C\u00f4teaux Champenois cuv\u00e9es"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Located in the heart of the C\u00f4te des Bar, the House of Champagne Devaux occupies an 18th century manor, unless it was founded in 1846. This Maison Devaux is a family story, constantly proposing new premium sparkling ranges but not only. Indeed, apart its rich selection of champagnes, Devaux recently collaborated with Michel Chapoutier to launch a rare red wine, issued from the C\u00f4teaux Champenois<\/em>.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\bFor your information, their site welcomes all year round, individuals and professionals alike to enjoy a real wine tour, along a splendid setting over the park, not far from many cultural events, such as the Nuits de Champagne<\/em> festival occurring each October in Troyes (read our article about this lovely medieval city here<\/a>).<\/strong> By AL<\/em><\/div>\n
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..preserved in a historical monument<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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From a label<\/strong> to another, discover different cuv\u00e9es<\/em><\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Founded in 1846, deep in the heart of the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>, the Champagne Devaux<\/strong><\/a> today occupies a typical 18th century manor<\/strong>, located in the Hameau de Villeneuve<\/strong>, in Bar-sur-Seine<\/strong>. Gently spoiled by a wide park<\/strong>, bordering the green banks of the Seine<\/strong>, by the way the same river<\/strong> that crosses Paris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dominated by a rare and preserved 17th century dovecote<\/strong>, equipped by a contemporary interior design<\/strong>, able to host notably in the seminar room<\/strong> or in the terrace<\/strong>, any kind of event, such as an oenological experience, for sure completed by a tasting workshop<\/strong>, possibly with multiple themes such as champagnes <\/strong>and cheeses<\/strong> or even champagnes <\/strong>and chocolates<\/strong>, among many other upcoming events<\/strong> to come (credit photos: Devaux).<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

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…even since the birth of the ancestor Augusta Devaux<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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These flowers buds<\/strong> got constantly renewed…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For your information, the Champagne Devaux<\/strong><\/a> pursues an authentic family saga that started with the brothers Jules<\/strong> and Auguste Devaux<\/strong> shortly before the middle of the 19th century<\/strong>, before being continued by no less than three women<\/strong>, exporting their energy and talent all over the wwrld.<\/p>\n

Then, from the 80s<\/strong>, the last Devaux<\/strong> heir entrusted the family brand to the Union Auboise<\/strong> cooperative, with which the family had already worked to make some of their champagnes<\/strong>. This is why Maison Devaux<\/strong> has grown from a single family<\/strong> to several families of passionate winegrowers<\/strong>, still in a project on a human<\/strong> scale, with just the reunion of around one hundred exploitations<\/strong>.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

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..constantly fed by the production of quality grapes<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A recognizable logo<\/strong>, visible in many parts of the house..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Logically, most of them are convinced by a common set of specifications<\/strong>, promoted by the so-called Vineyard Quality Approach<\/strong><\/em>, gathered by in a commitment<\/strong> booklet<\/strong>. Therefore, this plural family<\/strong> mainly focuses on raising the grapes<\/strong> until a level of genuine sustainability<\/strong> required by the homemade guidelines<\/strong>, which committed to transform its hundred of hectares into a green<\/strong> philosophy, essentially with anorganic<\/strong> perspective, fed with the kind support of a bunch of vineyard<\/strong> experts.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, unless being part of the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> appellation, the Champagne Devaux<\/strong><\/a> also benefits from vine plots<\/strong> based on the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong> and Montgueux<\/strong>, where the Chardonnay<\/strong> variety meets its finest aromatic qualities, as well as on Vitry<\/strong> and S\u00e9zanne<\/strong> areas.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n

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..such as those oak barrels<\/strong> for aging some wines<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Devaux<\/strong>‘ cellars contain countless treasures..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adding to this, the official Cellar Master<\/strong>, baptized Michel Parisot<\/strong>, tended to select the best expressions of chardonnay<\/strong><\/em>, in order to develop the best harmonies in his compositions, as well starring alternative typical grape<\/strong> varieties from the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>. For a better efficiency, a selection of the first juices<\/strong> were extracted from the press, before a vinification<\/strong><\/em> operated in finely selected wooden barrels<\/strong>, with a high proportion of reserve wines<\/strong> aged in oak casks<\/strong>. Moreover, we meet some kind of independent process, such as the solera<\/strong><\/em> technique, along a reasoned use of SO2<\/strong> in each phase of the development.<\/p>\n

The result is a muscled<\/strong> selection, reinforced of an exceptional aging maturation, able to sufficiently balance this Champagne<\/strong> Devaux<\/strong>. Designed to share an elegant vision of this southern terroir of Champagne<\/strong>, composed of different sparkling<\/strong> masterpieces to explore.<\/p>\n

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This wide Collection D<\/em><\/strong> is as well available in a combo coffret<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of these juices<\/strong> experienced an extended aging time of 3 years minimum for Les Classiques<\/strong><\/em>, and even a minimum of 5 years or 7 years for magnums<\/strong> and jeroboams<\/strong>, and to develop this inimitable style of La Collection D<\/strong><\/em>, as a result of constant care provided all around their precious vines<\/strong>, and this until the ultime bottling <\/strong>phase.<\/p>\n

Thus, a long aging<\/strong> process generated the personality of La Collection D<\/strong><\/em>, based on the exclusive use of the first juices<\/strong> extracted from the press, on a specific plot<\/strong> selection, plus the combination of at least 4 different harvests<\/strong>, including 3 of them aged in inox<\/strong> vats<\/strong> (with the exception of the D Mill\u00e9sim\u00e9 2009<\/strong> made from a single harvest). By the way, one of the latest additions to the Devaux<\/strong> family is embodied by the 2012 vintage<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/em>, better known as Cuv\u00e9e D Millesime<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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A brighter view of this 2012 millesime<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A delicious blend of chardonnay<\/strong><\/em> from the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong>, along pinot noir<\/strong><\/em> grapes varieties from the other region of the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>, aged for a minimum of 10 years<\/strong> in cellars, and for a light dosage of 6g<\/strong>, running under sustainable viticulture<\/strong>. These two grape varieties<\/strong> followed a partial malolactic<\/strong> fermentation in stainless steel tanks<\/strong>, bring its lot of finesse <\/em><\/strong>and fruity<\/strong> notes. Without forgetting the ideal climatic<\/strong> conditions which made it possible to obtain a perfect sanitary<\/strong> state at the harvest<\/strong> as well as an excellent maturity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Indeed, following the prior 2009<\/strong> edition (featured in our article<\/strong> here), this 2012<\/strong> vintage displays a solar<\/strong> side with delicious<\/strong> and elegant<\/strong> aromas of dried<\/strong> and candied citrus <\/strong>fruits, chocolate<\/strong> fruits and even blonde tobacco<\/strong>. Once in mouth, let’s not forget the still fruity<\/strong> and generous<\/strong> characters from this noble elixir<\/strong><\/em>, all in freshness, with a finish oof apricots<\/strong> and other random citrus fruits<\/strong>. We highly recommend you to enjoy this millesimal 2012<\/strong><\/em> between 6<\/strong> and 8\u00baC<\/strong>, which can be paired with scallops<\/strong>, fugu<\/strong>, capon<\/strong>… Available in 75cl<\/strong> for 72 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..to enjoy its powerful aromas<\/strong> of ripe fruits<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Would you drink this Blanc de Noirs<\/strong><\/em> alone or with someone?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In another part, the alternative Coeur des Bar<\/strong><\/em> collection is adorned with a white and black label, embellished with the IGN<\/strong> datas of the related specific terroir<\/em><\/strong> and the GPS<\/strong> coordinates of the Hameau de Villeneuve<\/strong>. These geographical localizations<\/strong> easily recall the origin of these champagnes<\/strong>, whose round and structured texture<\/strong> may seduce any wine lover willing to discover this vineyard<\/strong> atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Two choices are proposed\u2026 For instance, the Blanc de Noirs<\/strong><\/em> is faithful to the nature of its soils and respectful of a certain sustainable<\/strong> cultivation. This champagne<\/strong> is fully made of 100% pinot noir<\/strong><\/em>, coming from vines that have benefited for more than 20 years from a mainly eco-friendly<\/strong> behavior and from the use of a precise plot<\/strong> selection, for some of them in conversion to organic<\/strong> farming. <\/p>\n

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..this time made from chardonnay<\/strong><\/em> grapes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Let’s become immaculate for this Blanc des Blancs<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Its refined palate fits in perfect harmony with the fruity<\/strong> and honeyed<\/strong> notes, with an aerial<\/strong> and mineral<\/strong> final touch. Ideal as an aperitif<\/strong> or with traditional gastronomic<\/strong> dishes such as delicate gourmet<\/strong><\/em> preparations made offreshwater fishes<\/strong>, cheeses<\/strong> or even delicious<\/strong> pastries. Available in 75cl.<\/p>\n

Then, discover the Blanc des Blancs<\/strong><\/em>, unsurprisingly exclusively composed of chardonnay<\/strong><\/em>, this cuv\u00e9e<\/em><\/strong> reveals the freshness of this grape<\/strong> variety, starring a fresh nose<\/strong> undoubtedly evoking citrus<\/strong>, dried<\/strong> and white fruits<\/strong>, field flowers<\/strong>. All these elements contribute a tonic sensation<\/strong>, balanced by a velvety acidity<\/strong>, sometimes evoking the flesh of pink grapefruit<\/strong>, before an endless final reinforced by a perceptible freshness<\/strong> emanating fromchardonnay<\/em><\/strong>. This champagne<\/strong> sublimates the aperitif<\/strong><\/em> and essentially matches with iodized<\/strong> flavors, such as oysters<\/strong> and cooked fishes<\/strong>. Available in 75cl<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..and just extracted from those barrels<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Those organic<\/strong> bubbles are ready..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In other hand, at the 2021<\/strong> occasion, Devaux<\/strong> has also launched its first organic champagne<\/strong>, acclaiming the achievement of two decades of intense work on environmental<\/strong> issues. Therefore, the efforts of this ancestral house<\/strong> were concentrated within the biodiversity<\/strong> promotion, along the minimizing of carbon footprint<\/strong>. Three years after the launching in 2018 of the Coeur des Bar<\/strong><\/em> line as an ode to this C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> terroir<\/em>, Devaux<\/strong> pursues its local incursion with the Coeur de Nature <\/strong>cuv\u00e9e<\/em>. <\/p>\n

With the goal to highlight the environmental<\/strong> commitment of the house, already achieved in terms of bio-sourced<\/strong> inks and varnishes, along recyclable FSC<\/strong><\/em> packaging and labels<\/strong>. The result is a certified organic<\/strong> champagne<\/strong>, mainly composed of pinot noir<\/strong><\/em>, expressing its delicious biscuit<\/strong> perfume. After a tonic and iodic introduction<\/strong>, let’s admire its mature and crunchy aromas<\/strong> of apricot<\/strong>, bergamot<\/strong> and dried<\/strong> flowers<\/strong>, while reminding a bit of fresh white flowers<\/strong>. Perfect to marry with foie-gras<\/strong><\/em> or grilled scallops<\/strong>. Recommended price: \u20ac 43.<\/p>\n

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Any harvest of pinot noir<\/strong><\/em> vines is always a major moment of the year..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did you know that 2018<\/strong> was considered as an excellent year<\/strong> for the Champagne<\/strong> region? Both in terms of the maturity of the grapes<\/strong> and the exceptional sanitary<\/strong> and climatic<\/strong> conditions, leading to ideal harvesting<\/strong> conditions, which in particular made it possible to obtain structured<\/strong> wines.<\/p>\n

Based on this favorable observation, the Maison Devaux<\/strong> has teamed up with the legendary Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong> merchant Michel Chapoutier<\/strong>, with the aim of designing a very special cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em>, since it joins the very restricted circle of red wines<\/strong> developed in Champagne<\/strong>. Thus, this juice<\/strong>, only composed of pinot noir<\/em><\/strong> grapes from these 2018 harvests of the Riceys<\/strong> terroir<\/em>, joins the confidential range of C\u00f4teaux Champenois<\/strong><\/em>. For your information, the tradition of still wines<\/strong> in the Pays des Riceys<\/strong><\/em> is not so recent, since it was already initiated and acclaimed at the beginning of the 20th century<\/strong>. Indeed, the influence of Burgundy<\/strong> red wine<\/strong> was very real on this border territory of the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>, which is why the cellar master Michel Parisot<\/strong> carried out this project to bring this type of still wine<\/strong> up to date. <\/p>\n

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..straight from distinct plots<\/strong> from the Devaux<\/strong> domain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Named En Chanzeux<\/strong><\/em>, this cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> has many secrets to unveil..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, these specific plots<\/strong> are quite well exposed to the sun<\/strong>, in addition to being quite steep<\/strong>, reducing random sanitary<\/strong> risks from the presence of dew<\/strong> and moreover, while mainly resting on clay<\/strong> soil, providing more power to this unique wine<\/strong>. In addition, it should be remembered that particular viticultural<\/strong> practices had to be adapted to produce this red wine<\/strong>, which are different from those adopted for a traditional sparkling wine<\/strong> from Champagne<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The last 2020<\/strong> wine remains the result of the meeting between Champagne Devaux<\/strong> and Michel Chapoutier<\/strong>, combines the skills of these two winehouses<\/strong>. As a result, the finish of this wine from the C\u00f4teaux Champenois<\/strong><\/em> is located in long maceration<\/strong>, before aging in oak barrels<\/strong> (extracted from some forests of Champagne<\/strong>) for 18 months, recalling a vinification<\/strong> so dear to Burgundy<\/strong> and the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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We deeply invite you to visit the Devaux<\/strong> headquarters and manor<\/strong>, located in Bar-Sur-Seine<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The result of this En Chanzeux<\/strong><\/em> cuv\u00e9e<\/em> is a pretty surprising red<\/strong> juice<\/strong> (issued in a limited<\/strong> and numbered series<\/strong>) adorned by an elegant deep ruby color<\/strong>, displaying a delicate fragrance<\/strong> able to melt various matured red<\/strong> and black fruits<\/strong>, somehow recalling some black cherry<\/strong> and , supported by toasted<\/strong> notes of vanilla<\/strong> and blond tobacco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This unexpected but tasty marriage<\/strong> leads to a real perceptible freshness<\/strong>, rich in tannins<\/strong>, before leading to a sustainable fruity<\/strong>, silky<\/strong> and crunchy<\/strong> finish. Starting from this statement, we advise you to serve this precious jewel<\/strong> at a temperature of 14\u00b0C, preferably to accommodate forestry<\/strong> dishes and cheese<\/strong> platters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a> and explore there their wide range of products<\/strong> in their online store<\/strong><\/a>! By the way, the Champagne Devaux<\/strong>‘s manor is open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. Free access<\/strong> and guided tour<\/strong> by appointment<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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