Champagne Jean-Paul Deville Brut Helios Carte d'Or N.V. (37.5cl) chablis 1er cru The alcoholic fermentation this year

The alcoholic fermentation this year was particularly quick

focusing on two unfashionable grapes varieties at the time

almost 50% of his vineyard holdings

good acidity and a smooth texture

A rigorous triple sorting process ensures grape quality—twice in the vineyard and once more on a sorting table at the winery

Champagne Jean-Paul Deville Brut Helios Carte d'Or N.V. (37.5cl) chablis 1er cru The alcoholic fermentation this yearThe domaine of Jean Paul Deville is situated in the village of Verzy, just 20km south east of the Champagne capital, Reims. His champagne is, of course, made in the usual 'Mthode Champenoise' whereby secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle. What sets Jean Paul's wines apart, however, is the dominance of the Pinot Noir grape in his blends. Whereas most Champagnes are made predominantly from Chardonnay grapes with a little Pinot Noir and Pinot