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Cuvée 3 A Grand Cru - Extra Brut

Color
White
Capacity
Bottle 75 cl
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50% Avize, a village classified as a Grand Cru Chardonnay, located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, a terroir where the purest chalk in Champagne is found, known as Belemnite, a fossil of shells deposited millions of years ago, which brings freshness and minerality, finesse to the wines which also have a nice presence in the mouth.
For this cuvée we have selected old vines over 50 years old and opted for a rigorous vinification in 225 litre oak barrels.

25% Aÿ, a village classified as a Grand Cru Pinot Noir, located on the border between the Marne Valley and the Montagne de Reims, is known as the "Grande Vallée de la Marne" terroir. The particular south-facing exposure and the uneven relief of the slopes allow the Pinot Noir to express the aromas of ripe fruit, and to combine power and finesse. This old vineyard is still made up of old Pinot Noir with small grains.
Historical village of the Champagne region, we find sedimentary and calcareous soils where the chalk is still strongly present.

25% Ambonnay, village classified as Grand Cru Pinot Noir, located in the Montagne de Reims, kingdom of Pinot Noir. The Montagne de Reims is a vast forest-covered plateau where vines are planted on chalky soils. The forest acts as a thermal regulator between the cold evening air that descends to the plain and the warm daytime air that rises to the summit.
We have chosen to keep our old vines, planted in the 1950s, with small yields but which give more maturity and concentration to the fruit.
Unlike Chardonnay, which is a fragile and delicate grape variety, Pinot Noir is a vigorous grape variety that adapts very well to chalky soils, producing wines that are characterised by their strength and consistency, well supported by a good structure. The aromas are very fine with those famous notes of red fruits.

Avize, Aÿ and Ambonnay are the only three villages classified as Grand Cru in Champagne whose first letter is an A. Hence the name given to this cuvée, but its originality lies more in its composition, 50% Avize Chardonnay, associated with 50% Pinots Noirs, from Aÿ and Ambonnay.
Two grape varieties, three Grands Crus which bring their own characteristics.

The colour is light gold with some copper highlights, well supported by a fine and intense bubble. The wine is thick and fat, a sign of great richness, and has a nice leg along the glass.

The nose is flattering with typical Chardonnay notes, such as lemon, pineapple and especially mango, enhanced by a buttery side brought by the oak barrel ageing. There are also notes of red fruits such as blackcurrant and raspberry, which are characteristic of Pinot Noir, as well as liquorice.

The winey side of the nose is reflected on the palate by the presence of the Pinot Noir which gives a velvety, unctuous and suave side, combined with the finesse, freshness and minerality of the Chardonnay.

A well-balanced wine that will delight lovers of exceptional cuvées.

Read more about this wine:

De Sousa is distinguished by the advanced age of its vines, more than 45 years on average. This particularity gives the grapes an extraordinary aromatic richness and a strong concentration to the wines.

To make a good champagne, you need good grapes, that's why the harvest is done when the maturity is optimal in order to transmit to the champagnes all the expression of the soil.

We invite you to discover the specificities of this champagne and we wish you a very good tasting.

Our recommendations When and how to serve it?

What a dish with the Cuvée 3 A Grand Cru - Extra Brut ?

Lobster, Sushi
Truffles
Mimolette, Munster
Bugnes, doughnuts, Galette des Rois, Cakes and Dry Biscuits, Norwegian omelette, Peach soup with Moscato d'Asti, strawberry coulis and almond financiers (recipe by Ilaria*), Saffron pannacotta with cinnamon biscuits (Ilaria's recipe*)

Practical information

Apogee: 2023 - 2032

And to finish More Information

SKU 12310
Name of wine Cuvée 3 A Grand Cru - Extra Brut
A venir No
Limited production No
Note B+D 95/100
Consumption recommendation 2023 - 2032
Complément titre 3A - Ay Avize Ambonnay
Alcohol degree 12,5
Capacity Bottle 75 cl
Original packaging 6
Type of packaging Cardboard
Certified Viticulture Organic and Biodynamic
Colour White
Contient des sulfites Yes
Type of product Champagne
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Champagne AOP
Domain De Sousa
Dominant style Authentic - Terroir

The Estate De Sousa

"Installée à Avize depuis trois générations, la famille De Sousa vient de célébrer ses 20 ans de biodynamie. En compagnie de son épouse Michelle et de ses trois enfants revenus au domaine, Erick poursuit sa quête de l'excellence dans cet esprit familial.

Julie travaille les vignes avec ses deux chevaux. Charlotte et Valentin sont aux vinifications et au commerce. La famille possède 10 hectares de vignoble répartis à Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Cramant, Ay et Ambonnay.

À la vigne, tout est fait pour favoriser l'aération des sols et l'enracinement profond des très verlles vignes de 70 ans. Les vins, vinifiés en cuve inox et sous bois en levure indigènes, reçoivent quelques bâtonnages, l'énergie anti-oxydante d'une pièce de quartz situé au milieu du chai et les ondes d’une musique classique.

Ne passez pas à côté des cuvées Caudalies : la non millésimé et sa réserve magnifique, la 2010 et les somptueux 2012, Avize et Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. De la cuvée 3A ou Mycorises en passant par l'incomparable cuvée Umami, les sensations sont fascinantes." 4*/5 Bettane+Desseauve

The Estate De Sousa

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