Brut Rosé

De Sousa's Brut Rosé is made from 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir is vinified as a red wine and aged in wooden casks, giving the champagne colour and structure. The house is based in Avize on the Côte des Blancs, so here too Chardonnay takes centre stage. The result is a delicate, fine rosé that aims for elegance and freshness rather than weight.

It tastes best at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass, which gathers the delicate aromas. It makes a good aperitif and goes with smoked fish such as salmon or trout. It also sits well with a dessert of red berries. Its freshness holds its own against the fruit of the berries without overpowering it.