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

Pale straw yellow with silver rim, threaded through with a fine, lively perlage, courtesy of the magnum bottle.

Nose

An aromatic firework that opens with citrus fruits and develops into a complex bouquet. Star fruit and orange oil join in, whilst hints of plum cake and cinnamon blossom provide surprising depth and spicy accents. A nose that combines elegance with complexity.

Palate

The attack presents itself soft and juicy with ripe fruit and a mouth-filling, fine-bubbled mousseux. Remarkable is the umami note, which lends the Champagne additional complexity. Citrus oil, cherries and raspberries unfold harmoniously, supported by dense extract sweetness and supporting bitterness. The acidity is perfectly integrated, the texture homogeneous and of a piquant, invigorating character – a Champagne with serious presence.

Finish

Long-lasting with fresh fruit and a fine mineral component that recalls the Grand Cru provenance.

Terroir & Origin

The cuvée brings together grapes from three legendary Grand Cru vineyard sites of Champagne: Avize (renowned for mineral Chardonnays), Aÿ (powerful Pinot Noirs) and Ambonnay (structured Pinot Noirs). This triumvirate composition reflects the essence of Champagne’s finest terroirs.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, combining elegance with structure. The magnum bottle favours slower, more harmonious maturation.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Versatile food companion: excellent with pointed cabbage terrine with black walnuts, poached mackerel with enoki mushrooms or venison terrine with cranberries and pistachios. Also a pleasure on its own as an aperitif.

Special Features

Exceptional value for money for a Grand Cru Champagne in magnum format. De Sousa ranks among the quality-oriented producers of Champagne with biodynamic orientation.