De Sousa Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Reserve NV [Disg. 2/24] SF Chronicle where Balcones Distilling substituted red

where Balcones Distilling substituted red wine and rosé wine yeasts alongside their house malt whisky yeast during fermentation—an unusual move that produces fruity esters more typical of winemaking than whiskey distilling

Chill it hard and stop overthinking it

bottled for only the third time from this ancient half-hectare parcel

Nose of stewed fruit

De Sousa Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Reserve NV [Disg. 2/24] SF Chronicle where Balcones Distilling substituted redDe Sousa preserves old vines and traditions in pursuit of excellence. This 100% Chardonnay draws from four Grand Cru villagesAvize, Oger, Cramant, and Le Mesnilfarmed organically and aged over 24 months on lees. Roasted coffee and intense florals move through dried fruits and eucalyptus before finishing with honey, brioche, and butter balanced by ripe citrus freshness. Extra Brut dosage keeps this razor sharp.