Paul Déthune Ambonnay Grand Cru Extra Brut NV Champagne

"The Déthune family has tended to vines on the privileged slopes of Ambonnay since 1610, and produced their own wines since 1890. Today, Pierre Déthune and wife Sophie sensitively manage seven hectares of 70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay entirely within the village. Ten cuvées draw complexity and diversity from 34 different Ambonnay parcels vinified separately, some in large oak foudres and small oak ‘pièces’ from the forests of Champagne. ‘We want to show that the same grapes from the same village can produce seven different styles by varying the blends, the ageing and the use of oak,’ Sophie explains. Their 50,000 bottles confidently express the luscious power and characterful poise of Ambonnay and quickly sell out every year.”

-Tyson Stelzer

Champagne Paul Déthune is a renowned grower-producer located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. With a commitment to tradition and sustainability, this family-run estate crafts exceptional Champagnes that reflect the unique terroir of the Montagne de Reims. Known for their precision, depth, and elegance, Paul Déthune Champagnes are a true celebration of artisanal winemaking.

Ambonnay Grand Cru is one of Champagne's most prestigious villages, situated in the Montagne de Reims. Renowned for its exceptional terroir, it is classified as a Grand Cru, the highest designation in Champagne. Known for producing Pinot Noir of remarkable depth and character, wines from Ambonnay often display richness, complexity, and a distinct sense of place, making it a prized source for many of the region's top Champagnes.

Grapes: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Reserve: 50% from a period of 40 different years
Terroir: Ambonnay Grand Cru
Dosage: 5g/L (MCR)
Farming: Organic
Winemaking: Aged and vinified in wood and in oak casks of 34 hectolitres