Bottler: Champagne De Sousa & Fils, 12 place Léon Bourgeois, 51190 Avize / France
In the glass
Colour
Radiant golden yellow with fine, persistent beads of bubbles.
Nose
Complex interplay of ripe citrus fruit, yellow stone fruit and subtle spice, backed by elegant toasted notes and delicate hints of oak.
Palate
Dense, full-bodied and remarkably creamy on the palate, sustained by polished minerality, fresh structure and an impressive finish.
Character
An aristocratic, multi-layered sparkling wine of immense length, masterfully combining artisanal perfection and expression of terroir.
Pairing
Excellent with seared scallops, turbot in a light butter and Chardonnay sauce, or fine poultry with truffle.
Notes
A unique comparison of two iconic Grand Cru villages (Avize and Le Mesnil) from the stellar 2012 vintage, shaped by vines over 45 years old, oak ageing with bâtonnage, and an uncompromising biodynamic viticultural philosophy.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Radiant, intense golden yellow with extremely fine, long-lasting perlage in the magnum format.
Nose
Complex and multi-layered: intense notes of dried citrus fruits, baked apple and brioche-like toastiness, underpinned by a fine chalky minerality and subtle oak spice.
Palate
The palate displays the signature De Sousa style: a creamy, full texture meets firm, lively acidity. Nuances of ripe lemon, buttered toast and saline chalk impart immense drive and complexity to the Champagne.
Finish
Infinitely long and focused. The name is to be taken literally here: the Caudalies – the unit of measurement for the length of the finish – linger on the palate for minutes with chalky freshness and spicy tension.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the purest Grand Cru vineyard sites of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The deep chalk soils are unmistakably reflected in the chalky-saline texture of the 2012 vintage.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Chardonnay from old vines. Aged in oak casks with bâtonnage, which creates the delicate creaminess on the palate. Maturation in cool cellars carved into the chalk ensures elegant, slow ageing at a constant 10 °C.
Food Pairing
An aristocratic Champagne for haute cuisine. Outstanding with pan-seared scallops, turbot with Champagne foam or delicate veal cutlet.
Key Features
An exclusive selection of two Grand Cru terroirs from the magical 2012 vintage, sourced from the Demeter-certified biodynamic farming of the De Sousa family.
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