Caudalies Le Mesnil 2013 Extra Brut - Champagne De Sousa

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Beautifully fresh, with notes of lemon, pineapple, almond, and clove, accompanied by spicy apples and pastries. Elegant and complex, with spicy and nutty notes, but bound together by vibrant acidity. 100% Chardonnay from Avize, Oger, and Mesnil, vinified in barrels. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter.

Produced exclusively from the legendary terroir of Mesnil-sur-Oger, this Blanc de Blancs embodies the most accomplished expression of the De Sousa style: precision, mineral intensity, and chalky depth. The Caudalies Le Mesnil cuvée is made from old Chardonnay vines, deeply rooted in the pure chalk of the Côte des Blancs, bringing remarkable tension and length.

Vinified with extreme care, this champagne reveals a full-bodied and chiseled texture. Long aging magnifies the texture, offering a structured, straightforward, and vibrant palate. Bottling on July 6, 2021, followed by disgorging on March 17, 2025, guarantees a perfect balance between vibrant freshness and aromatic complexity.

On tasting, the nose is one of great purity: lemon zest, crisp green apple, white flowers, followed by notes of wet chalk and fresh almonds. On the palate, the signature saline tension of Mesnil is expressed with precision. The finish is long and crystalline, lingering on iodine and slightly toasted nuances.

A gastronomic champagne par excellence, it enhances a scallop carpaccio, sea bass en croûte, or aged Comté cheese.

  Is the wine organic?

Yes. Maison De Sousa cultivates its vines using organic and biodynamic viticulture methods, with a deep respect for the soil and living organisms, which contributes to the remarkable purity and energy of this cuvée.

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