Champagne Devaux Blanc de Noirs ‘Coeur des Bar’ NV

$79.95 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $431.70 (Save 10%)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review

Very light coral-pink colour, not a rose by name perhaps but the appearance is at least tache. Straw, oyster-shell and faintly strawberryish aromas, very pinoty, while the palate is rich and full, firm and intense, with pinoty structure and grip, but the tannins are well judged. The finish is long and very dry; a serious food wine with a lip-smacking follow-through. 94 Points

James Suckling

Spiced apples, grapefruit zest, dried raspberries, walnuts and biscuits on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied, rich and vinous with a creamy mousse. Flavorful finish with excellent length. 100% pinot noir. Drink now. 92 Points

Champagne Devaux Blanc de Blancs ‘Coeur des Bar’ NV

$98.50 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $531.90 (Save 10%)

Ken Gargett

Again, first pressing juice with 25% reserve wine, the base also being from 2019. There is no oak used here. A champagne of elegance, freshness and minerality. Good balance throughout and a lingering finish. Notes of lemons and grapefruits, with florals. Laser-like focus. A champagne which gives great pleasure now and will surely do so for the next five to ten years. A very good blanc des blancs. 93 Points

James Suckling

Concentrated nose of dried apples, pears, brioche, pastries, almonds and roasted hazelnuts. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fine mousse. A more vinous and toasty blanc de blancs. 100% chardonnay. 92 Points

Champagne Devaux Cuvée D 5 Ans d’Age NV

$89.95 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $485.50 (Save 10%)

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, a deliciously fresh and creamy Champagne.

Decanter World Wine Awards

An outstanding Champagne with a marzipan, floral, citrus, pear and stone fruit perfume...still youthful and bright. Good balance, length and complexity. Take a bow, Devaux. 97 Points and Platinum Medal

James Suckling

The nose here has such finely complex aromas of spiced lemons and peaches with almonds and biscuity nuances. The palate has a fresh-peach and sweetly fruited feel with smooth and fleshy resolve. Beautifully rich and fresh. A strikingly complex Champagne with such poise. Drink or hold. 93 Points

Ken Gargett

This wine will have spent at least five years on lees, the current release is based on 2013, with 40% reserve. The reserve material comes from their solera system (one of which has Chardonnay back to 1995). 10% oak fermentation. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. There is a minerally backing with notes of grapefruits and florals, a touch of hazelnuts. Lovely alluring texture ad good complexity. Has years in front of it. 93 Points

Champagne Devaux Coeur des Nature Organic NV

$94.95 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $512.70 (Save 10%)

Coeur de Nature, the first 100% organic cuvée from Champagne Devaux, is the result of a demanding environmental approach that has been in place for several decades in the heart of the vineyards of the Côte des Bar of Champagne Devaux. Composition: Majority of Pinot Noir from certified organic plots. Character: The nose is very fresh, reminiscent of biscuits. Beautifully ripe, with aromas of bergamot, dried apricots and dried flowers. The attack in the mouth is tonic and slightly saline. A crisp, crunchy wine, reminiscent of ripe flesh such as Anjou pear or mandarin orange. A fresh and very salivating finish.

Champagne Devaux Coeur des Bar Rose NV

$109.50 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $591.30 (Save 10%)

80% Pinot Noir (of which approximately 10% is red wine and 5% is saignée rosé) and 20% Chardonnay Slightly salmon pink in color.

This champagne is distinguished by its aromas of fleshy red fruits, from the Pinot Noirs of the village of Riceys in the Côte des Bar. Beautiful sensation of sweetness in the mouth then appearance of subtle and fresh notes of white fruits. Roundness and a fresh and fruity finish.

Ken Gargett

This Rose has 2018 as its base wine. Again, first pressing only with 25% reserve material. This is one of the very few Rose champagnes (okay, the only one I know of) to combine both methods of production. As well as a short time on skins to provide a hint of color, there is an addition of 7 to 8% red wine. Overall, 2/3^rds Pinot Noir and 1/3^rd Chardonnay.

Bright pink/orange, this is fresh and bright with spices, redcurrants and hints of citrus. A note of fresh watermelon. Good acidity here, the length is impressive, the texture supple, the wine is well-balanced, supple and fresh. A good, lingering, crisp finish. Delicious. Like this a lot. 94 Points

Champagne Devaux Cuvée D 2012

(Aged 10 Years)

$148.50 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $801.90 (Save 10%)

Made only in exceptional vintages, this wine has only been produced 7 times: 1996, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2012.

Ken Gargett

From the super 2012 vintage, this sees no oak, is an equal split between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and sees a minimum of eight years on lees. 25% of the wine avoids malolactic fermentation. The grapes come from parcels in vineyards at Chouilly and Montgueux. One parcel was planted as far back as 1911, very rare in Champagne.

Great intensity here, 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

Champagne Devaux Cuvée D 2009

(Aged 10 Years)

$135.00 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $729.00 (Save 10%)

James Suckling

Complex aromas of pastries, brioche, apricot tart, peaches, dried flowers and white cocoa. Some salted caramel. Medium-to full-bodied with a soft, silky mousse and bright acidity. Long and flavorful with a beautiful balance of fruit and creamy pastry notes. Dry. Chardonnay and pinot noir. Delicious now.

94 Points

Champagne Devaux Cuvée D 2008

(Aged 10 Years)

$330.00 a MAGNUM

Case of 6 MAGNUMS $1782.00 (Save 10%)

A great vintage. Sorry no tasting note.

Champagne Devaux Stenope 2012

$290.00 a bottle

Case of 6 Bottles $1566.00 (Save 10%)

Collaboration with Michel Chapoutier.

Ken Gargett

This champagne is a collaboration between Devaux and Michel Chapoutier, a famous Rhone winemaker, from a vineyard they purchased together. The first release was 2008 – the plan is to release the wine every year. This will allow it to reflect the vintage conditions, no matter how good or poor they are.

Fortunately, the conditions in 2012 were very good indeed. 100% barrel fermentation, no malolactic at all, a minimum of ten years on lees and a 50/50 split between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Magnums are kept on lees for an extra two years.

Great intensity and complexity here. Excellent length and serious depth of flavor. There are notes of hazelnuts and a hint of plums and stonefruit. This is a cracking champagne which is superb drinking now but still has many years ahead. 96 Points

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