Derot Delugny Champagne Breve Histoire de Temps Brut 2016

Derot Delugny Champagne Brève Histoire de Temps Brut Millésime 2016 is a thoughtful, single-vintage Champagne that captures a precise moment in time. Crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, it balances richness and finesse in a style that feels both luminous and contemplative. This warm, generous 2016 vintage brings together impeccable fruit ripeness with the house’s signature elegance, resulting in a wine that speaks of place, year and patient craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Champagne shows a bright, golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate, creamy mousse. The nose is expressive and inviting, layering ripe stone fruits and hints of tropical notes with aromas of buttered biscuit, toasted nuts and a touch of citrus zest. On the palate, it is dry yet generous, with Chardonnay providing structure, freshness and precision, while Pinot Meunier contributes supple fruit and a rounded, almost gourmand character. Flavors of baked apple, ripe pear and exotic fruit mingle with brioche, almond and hazelnut, supported by a clean mineral line and well-judged acidity. The finish is long, nutty and subtly saline, suggesting several more years of positive development in bottle. Enjoy it now for its balance of freshness and complexity, or cellar it for another 5–8 years to see the nutty, biscuit-like nuances deepen further.

Production
Derot Delugny sources grapes from selected vineyard plots in the Champagne region, where cool northern conditions and chalk-influenced soils provide the tension and finesse essential to great sparkling wine. Chardonnay brings clarity and lift, while Pinot Meunier, well suited to slightly cooler or more clay-rich sites, contributes generosity and aromatic charm. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve delicate aromas and maintain natural acidity. After gentle pressing, the base wines are vinified separately by variety and parcel, then carefully blended and bottled for secondary fermentation. Extended aging on the lees allows the wine to develop its hallmark brioche, biscuit and nutty complexity before disgorgement and a balanced Brut dosage.

Food & Serving
This 2016 Brut Millésimé is a versatile partner at the table, ideal with refined appetizers such as scallop carpaccio, oysters, sushi or sashimi, as well as richer dishes like roasted poultry, butter-poached lobster, seared salmon or creamy mushroom risotto. Its biscuit and nut notes also make it a lovely match with aged hard cheeses or parmesan crisps. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) to showcase its freshness and aromatics. A brief 15–20 minutes in the glass or a quick, gentle aeration in a small decanter can help reveal its deeper, nutty and exotic nuances.

Producer
Derot Delugny is a family-run Champagne producer rooted in the traditions of the region, with a focus on crafting characterful wines that reflect both vintage and terroir. Working on a smaller, more artisanal scale than the grandes maisons, the estate places emphasis on careful vineyard work, hand harvesting and thoughtful blending. Their Champagnes aim to balance clarity of fruit with the toasty, pastry-like complexity that extended lees aging can bring. Brève Histoire de Temps is a testament to their philosophy: using a single, expressive year such as 2016 to tell a precise, time-stamped story of Champagne, and to underline the estate’s growing reputation among enthusiasts seeking distinctive, grower-style wines.

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