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Verified customer reviewAbsolutely brilliant
Recommended by a friend – spot on. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the palate. A lovely surprise – thank you.
De Sousa
Cuvée 3A 75cl
Pale gold robe with copper highlights, enlivened by fine, persistent bubbles. An expressive nose combining the zesty citrus and tropical notes (pineapple, mango) of Chardonnay with a buttery nuance from partial oak ageing. The palate is broad and taut, underpinned by chalky minerality and a long,…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON DE SOUSA
63,00 €
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A victim of its own success
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
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92
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The Chardonnay from Avize brings a lively acidity and chalky minerality characteristic of the Côte des Blancs.
Roundness
The Pinot Noir from Aÿ and Ambonnay lends body and breadth, elegantly balancing the tension of the Chardonnay.
Depth
Partial ageing in 225-litre barrels and the substance of fifty-year-old vines bring complexity and presence.
Length
The finish is long, saline and buttery — the hallmark of the three Grand Crus united in this cuvée.
TASTING NOTES
Pale gold robe with copper highlights, enlivened by fine, persistent bubbles. An expressive nose combining the zesty citrus and tropical notes (pineapple, mango) of Chardonnay with a buttery nuance from partial oak ageing. The palate is broad and taut, underpinned by chalky minerality and a long, saline finish.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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4g/LDosage
50%Chardonnay
50%Pinot Noir
Terroirs
A blend from three 100% Grand Cru villages whose initials form the name of the cuvée: Avize (Chardonnay, 50%), Aÿ (Pinot Noir, 25%) and Ambonnay (Pinot Noir, 25%), with vineyards farmed under certified Demeter biodynamics for over twenty years.
About this house
De Sousa is a family house established in Avize for three generations, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne with over twenty years of Demeter certification. Its parcels, cultivated without synthetic inputs according to the precepts of Rudolf Steiner, express an exceptional terroir on the Côte des Blancs.
The winery combines stainless-steel vats and 225-litre barrels, encouraging spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Extended ageing — a minimum of three years on lees — endows the wines with a complexity and depth rarely found among Champagne's récoltants-manipulants.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its fine bubbles and vivid extra-brut profile are the perfect foil for cheese gougères served before dinner.
Starter
Its chalky minerality and citrus freshness pair beautifully with a sea bass carpaccio lifted with cracked pepper.
Main Course
The roundness of the Pinot Noirs and the buttery notes from oak ageing complement the rich umami of a morel mushroom risotto.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Cuvée 3A” cuvée by De Sousa
4.8/5 · 6 reviews
Jade A.
Verified customer reviewFavourite
Chosen as a gift. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. I’d recommend it to all wine lovers.
Sébastien V.
Verified customer reviewWon over
Recommended for the whole family. Fruity, lively and perfectly balanced. Fairly priced and reliable delivery. Quite simply, nothing to complain about.
Evelyne T.
Verified customer reviewVery satisfied
It really lives up to its reputation. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. Fast delivery and impeccable packaging. Well done.
Carlos H.
Verified customer reviewA safe bet
Chosen for a special dinner. Delicate bubbles that melt in the mouth. Really professional service. I highly recommend it.
Christophe M.
Verified customer reviewBrilliant
Planned for Christmas, and a success. Delicate fizz and subtle aromas. No complaints about the delivery. A sure-fire favourite.
