Deutz is one of Ay's grand old houses, now under the Roederer family's wing, and its style has always leaned elegant rather than showy: no oak, slow cool fermentation, and years resting on the lees in chalk cellars. This vintage bottling is built from a single strong year rather than blended across many, Pinot Noir-led with a generous measure of Chardonnay. The result is a fresh, fine-boned Champagne with real savory depth, the kind of bottle that belongs beside a meal, not just a toast. Refined without being fussy.