Avize · Côte des Blancs
About
One of Champagne's most celebrated biodynamic estates, De Sousa has farmed its Avize Grand Cru parcels with Demeter certification since 1999, making it a pioneer of organic viticulture in the Côte des Blancs. Erick de Sousa crafts wines of extraordinary depth and tension — his Cuvée des Caudalies sees extended ageing in Burgundy oak and is one of the most sought-after Blanc de Blancs in the region. A benchmark for what biodynamic viticulture can achieve in Champagne.
From the House
The Cuvée des Caudalies 2015 has just been released after extended lees ageing and two years' post-disgorgement rest. Oak fermentation in Burgundy barrels has given the wine a textural depth that is unmistakable — toasted almond, brioche, ripe citrus, and a long chalky finish that only biodynamic Avize delivers.
Our Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs is exceptional with grilled langoustines and a light beurre blanc. The wine's biodynamic vitality and chalky mineral length mirrors the sweet brininess of the shellfish while cutting through the butter beautifully.
Biodynamic viticulture means our harvest decisions are guided by the lunar calendar as well as by sugar and acidity data. In 2023 we harvested our Avize parcels over four separate days to capture each plot at its individual moment of optimal ripeness. The resulting base wines show a complexity that a single harvest date could never achieve.
Bottles
Caudalies Millésimé
De Sousa Caudalies 2013
2013
Umami
De Sousa Umami 2012
2012
Caudalies Millésimé
De Sousa Caudalies 2012
2012
Caudalies Millésimé
De Sousa Caudalies 2010
2010
Umami
De Sousa Umami 2009
2009
Caudalies Rosé
De Sousa Caudalies Rosé NV
Brut Tradition
De Sousa Brut Tradition NV
Cuvée 3A
De Sousa Cuvée 3A NV
Caudalies
Caudalies NV
Blanc de Blancs Réserve
De Sousa Blanc de Blancs Réserve NV