Champagne De Sousa - Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Réserve (Magnum)
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
RVF
“The richness and power of the estate’s ripe Chardonnays shine through in the Brut Réserve, a winter champagne with a crisp, precise effervescence.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF)
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Eye
Golden with greenish highlights, a persistent stream of fine bubbles, and excellent clarity
Nose
Refined and elegant, expressing a beautiful purity
Palate
Fresh and elegant, with great purity and aromas of brioche, butter, and ripe citrus. A model of elegance, full of finesse, underpinned by a mineral backbone.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with oysters, scallops, sushi...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Based on the 2013 vintage, at 7 g/l, this wine offers a very pure expression with a hint of richness.
About the estate:
Érick de Sousa is a highly talented winemaker who has been based at the family estate since 1986, where he cultivates ten hectares in the Côte des Blancs using biodynamic methods for over twenty years. Uncompromising and meticulous, he crafts a range of sparkling wines with pure and nuanced expressions, drawing on the terroirs of Avize, Cramant, Oger, and Le Mesnil—planted with Chardonnay—as well as plots in Aÿ and Ambonnay planted with Pinot Noir, and a small amount of Meunier. The result is a very broad range of champagnes that differ in approach but share a family resemblance in their smooth texture and aromatic originality, enhanced by beautifully crafted aging in oak. From this perspective, the 3A cuvée seems to us representative of this irresistible allure, as does the remarkable Mycorhize cuvée, not to mention the Caudalie cuvée, which over the years has become inseparable from the house and its flagship. As for vintages, the 2008 holds its own, while the 2010 surprises with its fresh balance in a year known for its suppleness. While the noses may sometimes surprise, it is on the palate that one discovers the stylistic charm of this house with an established reputation.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The richness and intensity of the estate’s mature Chardonnays are evident in the Brut Réserve, a winter champagne with a crisp, precise effervescence.
About the estate:
The estate, now led by the next generation, brilliantly carries on the work of the late Eric de Sousa. Charlotte handles the business side, Julie oversees the vineyards and the horses, and Valentin works in the cellar. The estate comprises 14 hectares of vineyards, primarily Chardonnays located in the Grand Cru Avize, as well as Pinot Noir from the Grand Crus Aÿ and Ambonnay. Certified organic in 2010 and biodynamic in 2013, the estate also benefits from older vines. Careful management of the aging process in oak highlights magnificent wines full of energy.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN LUC V. Posted on April 29, 2020
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Review by Mr. FABRIZIO C. Published on October 2, 2019
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Review by Mr. G. Ponti. Published on August 9, 2018
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Review by Ms. OGGIOMI E. Published on May 29, 2018
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