Cuveé 3A (Avize, Aÿ, Ambonnay) Grand Cru 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Cuvée 3A (Avize Aÿ Ambonnay) Grand Cru 1500ml Magnum by De Sousa

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with silvery rim and fine, persistent perlage – in the magnum bottle, this Champagne matures more slowly and develops remarkable depth and elegance.

Nose

The nose unfolds with impressive complexity: fresh citrus notes and star fruit open the bouquet, accompanied by seductive orange oil and a hint of plum cake with delicate cinnamon blossom in the top notes. A Champagne that unites precision and sensuality in equal measure.

Palate

On the palate, Cuvée 3A reveals itself with impressive richness: soft and juicy on the attack, carried by a fine-beaded, creamy mousse that envelops the mouth completely. Ripe cherries and raspberries meet spicy citrus oils and subtle umami depth. The acidity is impeccably integrated – invigorating, yet never intrusive. A Champagne of homogeneous, rounded structure with dense extract sweetness and elegant bitterness in the background.

Finish

Long, piquant and invigorating – the finish leaves behind a pleasant freshness and mineral tension that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The three Grand Cru vineyard sites Avize, Aÿ and Ambonnay form the heart of this cuvée. Avize stands for the chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs, whilst Aÿ and Ambonnay deliver the powerful, vinous depth of the Montagne de Reims – a triptych of Champagne in its purest form.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir combines elegance with structure. The house De Sousa, renowned for its biodynamic approach and passion for expressive terroir Champagnes, vinifies this cuvée with the utmost care. The magnum bottle guarantees slower maturation and a particularly harmonious result.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Versatile enough for aperitif and table alike. Excellent with pointed cabbage terrine with black walnuts and toasted rye crackers, equally convincing with mackerel poached in black cardamom broth with enoki mushrooms. For the adventurous, serve the cuvée with venison terrine with dried cranberries and pistachios – an unexpected yet harmonious pairing.

Special Features

The magnum bottle (1500 ml) is not merely a statement – it is both promise and guarantee of a Champagne that demands time and rewards it generously. De Sousa ranks among Champagne’s quiet giants, whose wines are treasured by connoisseurs worldwide. Considerable complexity for the price – a Champagne that thinks far beyond the aperitif.