Champagne De Sousa - Brut Rosé

Bettane & Desseauve

About wine:

A fine bubble embellished with a hint of red berries.

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About 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 color and opens with a delicate, vinous bouquet. On the palate, it is a round, charming, pretty, sweet, and fruity rosé with remarkable finesse and balance. Very seductive, it has a beautiful creaminess and lingering flavors of brioche and red fruits in the clear and fresh finish.

About the estate:

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

About wine:

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

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.