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De Sousa & Fils 1996 Extra Brut Sparkling

Price $130

Impressively young, this wine shows both the open, tropical side of De Sousa’s Champagnes and the firm, closed nature of 1996 bottlings. There is some toasty character and lively acidity along with flavors of pineapple. Has great aging potential. — R.V. (11/1/2006)

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De Sousa & Fils 2000 Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay

Price $120

A blanc de blancs, vinified in wood (15% new). It is rich, creamy, and still young with citrus and tropical fruits vying for dominance at this early stage. Wait for this wine to develop over the next five years—it will be magnificent. — R.V. (11/1/2006)

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De Sousa & Fils NV Cuvée 3A Grand Cru Extra Brut Sparkling

Cellar Selection

Price $55

With grapes from the three villages of Aÿ, Avize and Ambonnay, this blend of 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is a strict and firm wine, very aromatic, beautifully ripe with some roundness. Flavors of tropical fruits mix with concentrated minerality. For aging. — R.V. (12/1/2011)

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De Sousa & Fils NV Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Price $90

A blend of 13 vintages, beautifully ripe and round, even with some maturity. Fresh citric fruit cuts through the richness and flavors of pineapple. There is a tang in the texture, an almost chewy structure. Age this wine for a year or two. — R.V. (12/1/2011)

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De Sousa & Fils NV Cuvée des Caudalies Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Price $70

Erick de Sousa chose the name Caudalies, because it is a measure of how long the taste of a wine stays in the mouth, measured in seconds. This wine certainly lasts for many caudalies in the mouth. Packed with deep ripe-fruit flavors, powerful but also elegant, this is so rich, it almost has a tropical character. — R.V. (12/15/2006)

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De Sousa & Fils 1999 Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay

Price $120

The Caudalies vintage comes from old vines—at least 50 years old. This 1999 is creamy, rich, very soft. It has apricots, ripe fruits, very open, generous and deliciously ready to drink. — R.V. (11/1/2006)

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De Sousa & Fils NV Cuvée 3A Grand Cru Brut Sparkling

Price $60

The three A’s stand for wine from Avize, Aÿ and Ambonnay, all grand cru villages. It is in the rich De Sousa style, but with an extra dimension of Pinot Noir that gives concentration and a perfumed character. The green plum juice and cranberry texture are full-on, leaving a dense finish. — R.V. (12/1/2009)

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De Sousa & Fils NV Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Price $60

From 100% grand cru Chardonnay vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, this is a rich but almost bone-dry wine. It has a great mineral character that offers freshness, apple skins and a flinty edge. The disgorgement date is indicated on the bottle. Impressive, this would benefit from six months’ aging. — R.V. (12/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Blanc de Blancs Reserve Brut Brut Rosé Brut Tradition Cuvée 3A Grand Cru Brut Cuvée 3A Grand Cru Extra Brut Cuvée des Caudalies Blanc de Blancs Cuvée des Caudalies Blanc de Blancs Vielles Vignes Brut Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Brut Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Brut Rosé Extra Brut Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut

Most Reviewed Varietals

Champagne Blend Chardonnay

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