Veuve Devienne Brut

A grower’s Champagne from the Montagne de Reims’ chalky slopes, this NV Brut is pale gold with a persistent, lace-like mousse. The nose is a study in precision—yellow apple skin, toasted brioche, and a flinty reduction note from 36 months sur lie. The palate dances between richness and cut—flavors of Bosc pear, marzipan, and a lick of saline minerality are buoyed by razor-sharp acidity (pH 2.9). Decanter (93 pts) praises its "quiet opulence," suggesting serving at 45°F with Osetra caviar or sole meunière. Disgorged January 2022; drink now–2030.