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Wine Description for Réserve Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 3000ml Double Magnum by De Sousa
- Character
- A Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru in double magnum format is more than a bottle of Champagne – it is a statement. De Sousa, one of the most renowned biodynamic pioneers in Champagne, embodies with this Réserve Extra Brut a philosophy of restraint and precision. The Extra Brut style with minimal dosage level allows the terroir to speak unfiltered – without cosmetic sweetness, without compromise. The imposing 3-litre double magnum favours particularly slow, harmonious maturation.
- Terroir & Origin
- The grapes come exclusively from Grand Cru vineyard sites on the Côte des Blancs, the classic heartland of Chardonnay in Champagne. The predominant chalk soils there – deep, mineral-rich, water-regulating – are the true foundation of this wine. They impart to the Chardonnay that characteristic chalky minerality and sinewy tension that makes Blanc de Blancs from this region so unmistakable. De Sousa manages his vineyards according to biodynamic principles, which further enhances the expressiveness of the soil.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- Pure Chardonnay is the sole protagonist here. De Sousa relies on artisanal winemaking that combines tradition and care – with assemblage from reserve wines that lend Non-Vintage character depth and complexity. The deliberately low dosage level in the Extra Brut range underscores the straightforwardness of the style: no artifice, only substance. The large-format bottle ensures a slowed perlage and particularly creamy, fine-pored mousse.
- Food Pairing Recommendations
- The lively acidity structure and mineral precision of this Champagne make it the ideal companion for oysters and fine seafood platters. It also harmonises beautifully with scallops in butter sauce, lobster or turbot. Those who wish to enjoy it as a standalone aperitif – best in a large gathering, befitting the format – will appreciate its timeless elegance in full measure.
Profile
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| Winemaker | De Sousa |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
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| Alcohol content | 12.5% Vol. |
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| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Manufacturer | Champagne De Sousa & Fils, 12 place Léon Bourgeois, 51190 Avize / France |
| Complete product name | De Sousa Réserve Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 3000ml double magnum |
