The Brut Réserve is a blend of two or three different years and contains at least 25% reserve wine. It is made from 100% Chardonnay. This really is a wonderful wine and a great example of the de Sousa style: intense, creamy Chardonnay fruit and a lingering, savoury finish. "Very toasty, predominately nutty nose with complimentary aromas of honeycomb, bread-dough and chalk dust. The palate confirms that this is a rich, voluptuous style of Champagne with generous amounts of brioche and toasted hazelnut flavours beautifully balanced by crisp acidity. Long minerally finish. Tasted January 2009." 92 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, erobertparker.com # 0509 May 2009.