Chemins des Terroirs Extra Brut

Wine Description for Chemins des Terroirs Extra Brut by De Sousa

Colour & Appearance

Pale white gold with lively, fine-beaded mousse. The foam crown builds joyfully and holds remarkably long – a first indication of the craftsmanship quality of this Champagne.

Nose

Multi-layered and seductive: freshly baked croissants and shortcrust pastry form the foundation, above which float yellow pear, peach skin and physalis. Refreshing kumquat zest meets herbaceous notes of lemon verbena and basil, whilst pecans lend depth and grounding. An aromatic profile that combines elegance with substance.

Palate

With only 7g dosage, the true personality of this Extra Brut reveals itself: A fine-grained, dancing perlage meets a tension-laden acidity arc and stony minerality. The citric freshness of the nose continues on the palate, carried by a structure reminiscent of the warmth of a cavalier baritone – powerful yet never obtrusive.

Finish

Long, mineral and precise. The purist, straightforward house style of De Sousa comes fully into its own here – not a gram of sugar too much, not a superfluous note.

Terroir & Origin

A cross-section of various vineyard sites from Champagne currently undergoing conversion to biodynamic viticulture. This philosophy is reflected in the clarity and authenticity of the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Classic blend of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. The low dosage underscores the purist signature of the house – here the terroir is allowed to speak, not the sugar.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Goat’s cheese in ash with fresh polenta, pan-fried sea bream with grilled green asparagus wrapped in bacon or rabbit loin in pastry with chard. The mineral precision pairs well with both robust and delicate flavours.

Special Features

An excellent calling card for those entering the purist world of De Sousa – and a Champagne that proves Extra Brut means not sacrifice, but a gain in expression.