2er-Kiste Cuvée Caudalies „Avize“ & „Le Mesnil“ Grand Cru 2012 2x750ml

Wine Description for 2-Bottle Case Cuvée Caudalies „Avize“ & „Le Mesnil“ Grand Cru 2012 1500ml Magnum by De Sousa

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with fine, persistent perlage – the magnum maturity lends the mousseux remarkable elegance and persistence. The colour suggests a Chardonnay in full maturity, one that respects both time and cellar equally.

Nose

The nose opens with classic Côte-des-Blancs precision: white peach, fresh brioche and roasted hazelnut alternate with notes of citrus zest and chalk stone. The biodynamic viticulture gifts the wine a mineral depth and purity that captivates immediately. With air, delicate accents of white flowers and beeswax unfold.

Palate

On the palate, Erick De Sousa’s signature is unmistakable: creamy fullness, carried by the vibrant, precise acidity of the 2012 vintage. The oak ageing with bâtonnage lends the wine smoothness and texture without overwhelming the characteristic minerality of Avize and Le Mesnil. Ripe citrus fruit, almond and a subtle salinity weave together into a complex, multi-layered whole.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and of remarkable freshness. The finish underscores the Grand Cru provenance with an almost chisel-like precision – Champagne that refuses to let go.

Terroir & Origin

This extraordinary cuvée unites the two iconic Grand Cru vineyard sites of the Côte des Blancs: the full-bodied, floral Avize and the cool, incisively mineral Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Two characters, one dialogue – and in the generous maturity of a magnum.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay from biodynamically managed vineyards (certified since 2002). Fermentation with quartz yeasts, ageing in wooden casks with regular bâtonnage. The result is a Blanc de Blancs of creamy substance and simultaneously crystalline clarity – a Champagne that makes artisanal conviction tangible.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with lobster in butter sauce, scallops on pea purée or a classic cheese soufflé. Also a revelation with white truffle or a mature Comté. Those wishing to enjoy the wine on its own should simply let it breathe – it needs no occasion.

Special Features

Erick De Sousa was named Gault&Millau Vigneron de l’année as early as 1990 – early proof of a quality philosophy that has endured for decades. The magnum bottling guarantees slower, more even maturation and makes this 2-bottle case an ideal candidate for the cellar as well as for special moments.