De Sousa
Champagne Cuvee Tradition Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Meunier |
- Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier
- Origin: Avize (Côte des Blancs); organic and biodynamic cultivation since 1999
- Production: unfiltered and no added sulphites; fine and persistent perlage
- Aromas and taste: citrus fruits, white flowers and almond; creamy texture, freshness and minerality
- Pairings: ideal as an aperitif, with raw seafood, sushi and cheeses; serve at 7–9°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne De Sousa Cuvee Tradition Brut is an elegant Traditional Method sparkling wine that combines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in a bright yellow glass with subtle green highlights, animated by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers aromas of citrus, white flowers, almond and delicate chalky nuances. On the palate, it reveals a structured and creamy style, balancing lively freshness with a pleasant honeyed warmth, finishing with a mineral aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This Champagne originates from Avize, a village in the Côte des Blancs. The De Sousa vineyards stretch across plots located between the Vallée de la Marne and the Épernay area, cultivated with strict organic and biodynamic agriculture. The vines sink their roots into soils worked with respect for nature; the estate favours animal traction with horses to preserve soil vitality. The agricultural cycle concludes with a careful manual harvest.
How it is produced
The production process involves temperature-controlled fermentation carried out in stainless steel and, partially, in barrels, using mainly indigenous yeasts. The absence of filtration allows this blend to retain its aromatic profile intact. The slow refermentation in the bottle, according to the principles of the Traditional Method, gives an abundant and light mousse, perfect for elegantly accompanying raw seafood, shellfish, sushi and cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the renowned village of Avize, Champagne Brut Tradition by De Sousa embodies the passion of a close-knit family of winegrowers. Since 1999, the estate has adhered to the strict principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, tending old vines in historic plots, still worked today with the help of horses. This artisanal dedication, combined with meticulous hand harvesting, results in an excellent non-vintage blend with an authentic charm that respects nature, enthusiastically acclaimed by international critics.
Awards
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93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: Erik De Sousa
- Bottles produced: 75.000
- Hectares: 11
This is a fine and enlightened winemaker, but also a very talented winemaker, so today its about 75,000 bottles produced are currently literally fought over by enthusiasts. The De Sousa family owns 11 hectares subdivided into 42 parcels, planted with 8,000 plants / ha and with an average age of 45 years. Since 1989, Erick has started converting vines to AB (Agriculture Biologique), ending in 1999, and using the horse instead of tractors. It is, in short, a true "bio", but it is far from the slogans and, above all, it is with such skill that its champagne are neither rustic nor improbable.
In the cellar, the grapes are fermented partly in steel and partly in barrique, using only indigenous yeasts when possible. De Sousa produces an additional 30,000 bottles with the most accessible Zoémie De Sousa brand. Read more
| Name | De Sousa Champagne Cuvee Tradition Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | De Sousa |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the renowned village of Avize, Champagne Brut Tradition by De Sousa embodies the passion of a close-knit family of winegrowers. Since 1999, the estate has adhered to the strict principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, tending old vines in historic plots, still worked today with the help of horses. This artisanal dedication, combined with meticulous hand harvesting, results in an excellent non-vintage blend with an authentic charm that respects nature, enthusiastically acclaimed by international critics. |
| Origin | Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Épernay |
| Plants per hectare | About 8,000 plants/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (metodo tradizionale) |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation at 18 °C; fermentation carried out partly in stainless steel and partly in barrique; use of indigenous yeasts when possible; vinification in vats to preserve freshness and liveliness. |
| Residual sugar | 7.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |