Champagne De Sousa - Brut Rosé

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

A delicate effervescence complemented by a hint of red berries.

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

De Sousa’s Brut Rosé is a blend of 92% Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel, and 8% Pinot Noir, fermented in small barrels. The wine has a beautiful onion-like color and opens with a delicate, vinous bouquet. On the palate, it is a round, charming, lovely, smooth, and fruity rosé with remarkable finesse and balance. Very appealing, it offers a beautiful creaminess and lingering flavors of brioche and red berries in a crisp, fresh finish.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Full-bodied and powerful, this intense champagne will make your mouth water when paired with langoustines at the dinner table.

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.