Champagne De Sousa - Grand Cru Cuvée des Caudalies Rosé
17/20
Gault & Millau
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
RVF
“Great subtlety, with very pure red fruit aromas and a smooth, fresh effervescence, in a sleek, elegant style.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016)
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Eye
salmon-pink dress
Nose
alluring, with subtle woody and vanilla notes, accented by hints of hazelnut and toast
Palate
Reflecting the aromas on the nose, it is well-balanced with notes of red berries from the Pinot Noir
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
This Champagne will reveal its best qualities over time. It will charm you and add a special touch to your tastings and gourmet meals!
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 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:
Great subtlety, with a very pure aroma of red berries and a smooth, fresh effervescence, all presented in a sleek, elegant style.
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—all planted with Chardonnay—as well as some Pinot Noir in Aÿ and Ambonnay, and a small amount of Meunier. The result is a very broad range of champagnes that differ in approach but share a common thread in their smooth texture and aromatic originality, enhanced by beautifully executed aging in oak. From this perspective, the 3A cuvée strikes us as 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 serves as 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 be unexpected, it is on the palate that one discovers the stylistic charm of this well-established house.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Remarkable)
About the wine:
A beautiful rosé, full of finesse with a dense texture and subtle, magnificent flavors. Its lingering finish truly lives up to the cuvée’s name.
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 (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (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:
Both rosés are made primarily from Chardonnay but have contrasting profiles: the Caudalies are characterized by density and vinous character (old vines from Avize)
About the estate:
The estate, now led by the new generation, brilliantly carries on the work of the late Eric de Sousa. Charlotte handles the business side, Julie manages the vineyards and the horses, and Valentin works in the cellar. The estate comprises 14 hectares of vineyards, primarily Chardonnay located in the Avize Grand Cru, as well as Pinot Noir from the Aÿ and Ambonnay Grand Crus. Certified organic in 2010 and biodynamic in 2013, the estate also benefits from its old-growth vines. Careful management of the aging process in oak highlights magnificent wines brimming with energy.