Deutz Champagne Brut Cla

Deutz Champagne Brut Cla is a Brut-style sparkling wine, so expect a dry finish, with little perceptible sweetness. The listing doesn't give a grape blend, vintage, dosage figure or ABV, so what follows describes how Brut sparkling wines usually behave. Wines in this style typically show green apple, lemon and pear, with a toasty, bread-dough or brioche edge when the wine has spent time on its lees. Bubbles are normally fine and persistent, the body light to medium, and the acidity bright enough to keep the finish crisp. Tannin and oak are generally not part of the picture. If a bottle does carry some yeasty richness, it will show on the mid-palate rather than as wood. Brut sparkling wine pairs well with salty, fried and creamy foods, because the acidity and carbonation cut through fat. Good matches include oysters, shrimp, fried chicken, potato chips, soft cheeses such as brie, and buttery pasta or risotto. It also works with sushi and lightly dressed salads. Heavily sweet desserts will make a Brut taste thinner and sharper, so pair it with fruit tarts or shortbread instead. Serve it well chilled, at roughly 40 to 45°F. About three hours in a refrigerator, or 20 to 30 minutes in an ice bucket of ice and water, gets it there. Decanting isn't needed and would flatten the mousse. Pour it straight from the bottle. A tulip-shaped sparkling glass or an all-purpose white wine glass concentrates the aromas better than a wide, shallow coupe. Fill the glass about two-thirds. Wines like this are generally made to be drunk on release. Unless the producer indicates otherwise, plan to open it within a year or two rather than cellaring it, and keep it cool and out of light until then.