De Sousa et Fils | Champagne | Tradition Brut | NV | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for De Sousa et Fils Tradition Brut NV (bio)

About the wine

A composition of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 10% Meunier.

Colour

Light golden yellow

Nose

The classic Brut from De Sousa opens with the scent of citrus fruits and almonds, mingled with a light note of fermented Boskop. As the champagne gains more aeration, it becomes more yellow-fruity, revealing chalky notes overlaid with a hint of jasmine.

Palate

On the palate, the Tradition Brut is immediately present and powerful; the fruit is bright and clear with creamy notes. These are reminiscent of lemon meringue, wine foam, white peach, nectarine, apple, and citrus. The seven grams of dosage are not noticeable, the champagne appears dry and the dosage balances the champagne until the mineral finish.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 89

De Sousa’s NV Brut Tradition blends 50% Chardonnay with 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Meunier. The wine has an intense yet bright white golden color with some very light pink reflections. The bouquet is clear, fresh and intense, indicating substantial character. Pure and very delicate on the palate, this is a highly elegant and finessed cuvée, and the recent version is based on the 2014 vintage that was bottled unfiltered in early 2015 and was disgorged in November 2017 with a dosage of seven grams per liter. The finish is pure and shows delicate minerality.
Stephan Reinhardt

Vinous

Score: 91

(50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier; 6 g/l dosage): Light yellow-gold. Bright citrus and orchard fruits on the fragrant nose, with hints of jasmine and chalky minerals building in the glass.  Plush and seamless but focused too, offering sappy pear and nectarine flavors and a hint of bitter orange zest.  Turns firmer on the incisive finish, which shows suave mineral and floral character.
— Josh Raynolds
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Review date: Jan 2015

Producer website: https://www.champagnedesousa.com/en/home/