Devaux champagne is based in Bar-sur-Seine, in the Aube departement (the south) of the Champagne region where a great deal of all Champagne's provisions of Pinot Noir are from. The Grand Réserve NV by Devaux is normally an 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay blend although this is more a 60/40%. The 2000 vintage was a decent year in Champagne, not the best, although far from the worst with little mildew and rot in the vineyards producing a quality wine. Not as hot as let's say 2003, which means that the champagnes still have a good adicity. This champagne is aged on its lees for much longer than most - 7 years (which is 4 years more than stipulated by French AOC law for a vintage champagne)
Robe: Pale golden colour, slight green. Still youthful for 10 years old.
Nose: Not a typical champagne - not overly yeasty or biscuity but citrusy and big aromas of mango and slight vanilla.
Palate: Slight acidity but not harsh, crushed lime on the tip of the tongue, gooseberries and physalis are also present on the aftertaste. This champagne is not yet in its prime although it is drinking very well, further ageing to smooth it out even further would not do any harm.
La Revue du Vin de France: 15.5/20 (although I'd give slightly more)
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