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 smooth, fresh bubbles, in a stylish, slender style." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016)
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Eye
salmon pink dress
Nose
seductive, with delicate woody and vanilla fragrances, with notes of hazelnut and toasted bread
Mouth
The aromatic reflection of the nose, it is balanced with aromas of red berries provided by the Pinot Noir.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
This Champagne will express its best qualities over time. It will seduce you and enhance your tastings and gourmet meals!
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Great subtlety with very pure red fruit aromas and smooth, fresh bubbles, in a slender, stylish style.
About the estate:
Érick de Sousa is a highly talented winemaker who has been working on the family estate since 1986, ten hectares in the Côte des Blancs that have been farmed biodynamically 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 Aÿ and Ambonnay, planted with Pinot Noir and a little Meunier. The result is a very wide range of champagnes that are different in their approaches but share a family resemblance in their smooth texture and aromatic originality, enhanced by beautifully crafted wood aging. From this point of view, the 3A cuvée seems to us to be representative of this irresistible smoothness, 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. In terms of vintages, the 2008 holds its own, while the 2010 surprises with its fresh balance in a year renowned for its suppleness. While the noses may sometimes surprise, it is on the palate that one discovers the stylistic charm of this established house.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rating (2015 guide) 17/20 (Outstanding)
About wine:
A beautiful rosé, full of finesse with a compact texture and subtle, magnificent flavors. The length confirms the name of the cuvée.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Both rosés are made from Chardonnay grapes but have contrasting profiles: Caudalies is dense and vinous (old vines from Avize)
About the estate:
The estate, now run by the new generation, brilliantly continues the work carried out by the late Eric de Sousa. Charlotte is in charge of sales, Julie takes care of the vines and horse riding, and Valentin works in the cellar. The estate comprises 14 hectares of vines, mainly Chardonnays located on the Grand Cru Avize, as well as Pinot Noir, which comes from the Grands Crus Aÿ and Ambonnay. Certified organic in 2010 and biodynamic in 2013, the estate also benefits from old vines. The controlled management of the oak aging process brings out magnificent, energetic flavors.