Réserve Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru 1500ml Magnum
An opulent, masterfully crafted Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay, which combines the classic elegance of the Côte des Blancs with creamy depth and mineral precision.
129,00 €86,00 € / l
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Bottler: Champagne De Sousa & Fils, 12 place Léon Bourgeois, 51190 Avize / France
In the glass
Colour
Vibrant golden yellow with delicate green reflexes and fine, persistent perlage
Nose
Citrus fruits, nectarine and dried stone fruit, refined by brioche, roasted hazelnuts, toast, fresh coffee as well as fennel and chamomile
Palate
Creamy and soft through traditional yeast autolysis in barrel, yet powerful with lively acidity – mature notes of honey, toast and stone fruit meet mineral freshness and clarity
Character
Classic and yet multifaceted – a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru that perfectly balances opulence and finesse; typical of De Sousa's distinctive, natural Champagne style
Pairing
Wild prawns with carrots and coffee jus, saithe with beurre blanc and Sichuan pepper, sweetbreads with mild Indian curry
Notes
100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyard sites, at least 25% reserve wines for depth and complexity; biodynamic viticulture and traditional barrel ageing with bâtonnage as the hallmark of the De Sousa house; as a 1500 ml magnum ideal for slower maturation and special enjoyment
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Luminous golden yellow with delicate green reflections, fine, persistent mousse – in the magnum bottle, this Champagne matures more slowly and develops a particular depth and elegance.
Nose
Inviting and multi-layered: citrus fruits, nectarine and dried stone fruit combine with seductive notes of brioche, roasted hazelnuts and toast. A hint of fresh highland coffee, fennel and chamomile rounds this out – classical and opulent in equal measure.
Palate
What the nose promises, the palate delivers in full. The house’s characteristic method of regularly stirring the yeast during barrel ageing gives this Blanc de Blancs a creamy, almost silky texture – without sacrificing freshness or precision. The balance between mature honey, toast and soft stone fruit on one hand and the cool, almost saline minerality of the Côte des Blancs on the other is simply masterful.
Finish
Long, fresh and characterised by fine chalk minerality. The Extra Brut dosage allows the acidity to emerge elegantly and delivers a dry, invigorating conclusion with a lingering aftertaste.
Terroir & Origin
Exclusively from Grand Cru vineyard sites in Champagne – the grapes come from the finest hills of the Côte des Blancs, that limestone-rich strip which gives Champagne’s Chardonnay its unmistakable grandeur.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100 % Chardonnay, with a reserve portion of at least 25 % for complexity and depth. Barrel ageing with regular yeast stirring – a craftsmanship-intensive approach that makes De Sousa one of Champagne’s most exciting independent producers.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal with wild prawns with carrots, cinnamon and Yirgacheffe coffee jus, where the wine’s coffee notes resonate brilliantly. Equally convincing with saithe with beurre blanc and Sichuan pepper or the opulent calf’s sweetbread with turnip and mild Indian curry.
Special Features
The magnum bottle (1500 ml) is the ideal ageing vessel for Champagne: slower development, finer mousse, greater complexity. This De Sousa is a prime example of what a dedicated grower-producer can achieve – and why the major houses no longer have the final word.
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