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De Sousa Petite Mousse
88/100

De Sousa

Petite Mousse 75cl

The robe is a delicate salmon with orange-tinged highlights, of crystalline clarity. The nose opens on wild strawberry, raspberry and crab apple, lifted by a floral touch of rose. The palate is fresh and mineral, simultaneously creamy and vivid, with a finish of white flowers and crunchy red fruits.

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON DE SOUSA
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Notes & tasting

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Presentation
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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
88 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The Chardonnay from Grauves Premier Cru imparts the mineral, chalky vivacity that is the hallmark of the Côte des Blancs.
Roundness
A discreet touch of red-vinified Pinot Noir from Aÿ Grand Cru lends a gentle fruity roundness that softens the overall profile.
Character
The low pressure (4 kg) produces an exceptionally fine mousse, making this a deliberately airy, ethereal cuvée rather than a vinous one.
Length
The finish is fine and persistent, carried by the chalky minerality of the Avize terroir and a lingering floral freshness.

TASTING NOTES

The robe is a delicate salmon with orange-tinged highlights, of crystalline clarity. The nose opens on wild strawberry, raspberry and crab apple, lifted by a floral touch of rose. The palate is fresh and mineral, simultaneously creamy and vivid, with a finish of white flowers and crunchy red fruits.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
6g/LDosage
92%Chardonnay
8%Pinot Noir

Terroirs

A blend of 92% Chardonnay from Grauves (Premier Cru, Côte des Blancs) and 8% Pinot Noir from Aÿ (Grand Cru, Vallée de la Marne) vinified as a red wine. The second fermentation uses a lightly dosed liqueur de tirage, resulting in a pressure of just 4 kg — characteristic of the old-style "petites mousses" of Champagne.

De Sousa

About this house

Based in Avize, at the heart of the Grand Cru Côte des Blancs, Maison De Sousa is led by Erick de Sousa, a vigneron whose vineyards span Avize, Cramant and Oger — three Grand Cru Chardonnay villages — as well as several Premier Crus including Grauves.

A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne, Erick de Sousa farms all his plots to Demeter certification, without pesticides or herbicides. This commitment to authenticity is reflected in every cuvée through a remarkable minerality and purity, faithful to the chalky Champenois terroir.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

Les bulles fines et la fraîcheur fruitée de ce rosé se marient idéalement avec des gougères chaudes en ouverture de repas.

Starter

Starter

La vivacité minérale et les notes d'agrumes épousent parfaitement la fraîcheur du gravlax d'aneth et de citron.

Main course

Main course

La légèreté et la minéralité de la cuvée s'accordent avec la douceur végétale et la verdeur du risotto aux asperges.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Petite Mousse” cuvée by De Sousa

4.6/5 · 12 reviews

Rémi M.

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Very satisfied

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Notes of citrus and a hint of brioche – brilliant. Delivery was top-notch, as always. It really exceeded my expectations.

Hugo K.

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Delicious

Carefully packaged as a gift. Fresh, fruity and very elegant. Well received, in a lovely box. Unbeatable value for money.

Morgane J.

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Delighted with my purchase

Discovered thanks to the website. Elegant and refined – absolutely flawless. Highly recommended.

Oceane G.

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Favourite

Had a drink with my colleagues. Lovely liveliness and a vibrant fruitiness. I’m off to place another order.

Damien H.

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Well done

I was looking for a lovely champagne. A wine to enjoy – rich and refined. Well done.

Quentin M.

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Without a single false note

This Petite Mousse is superb. A cuvée full of vibrancy and character. The bottle arrived in perfect condition. Hats off to the whole team.

Juha N.

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No complaints

Perfect for a special occasion. A golden colour, with a delicate foam – a real treat. They replied quickly to my question before I bought it. My guests loved it.

Niklaus B.

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A lovely discovery

First order, and certainly not the last. A champagne with real class. A crystal-clear ordering process. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Fabien K.

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Excellent

I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. Sleek, precise and devilishly attractive. Impeccable delivery, as usual. Quite simply, nothing to complain about.

Sandrine V.

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Top-class

This champagne was a lovely discovery. Full-bodied yet delicate. The ordering process was straightforward and payment was secure. I would definitely recommend it.

Chantal S.

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To be redone

Arrived very quickly. Very fresh, without ever being sour. Premium packaging – a real treat. I’ll definitely be ordering again.

Raphaël S.

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A real treat

We opened this for our New Year’s Eve dinner. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. Reliable delivery – I trust them. Exactly what we needed.