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“Sous Bois” NV

Name: “Sous Bois” NV
Brand: Cruysem
Price: 35.65 EUR
Availability: InStock

Belgian traditional-method sparkling wine aged “sous bois” (in wood). A rich, vinous style with ripe orchard fruit, pastry notes and a dry, saline finish.

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About this wine

“Sous Bois” is a small-production cuvée from Belgian producer Cruysem, based on classic Champagne grapes and aged extensively in oak and on lees. The wine shows ripe apple and pear, citrus peel and brioche, with hints of vanilla, spice and a nutty, oxidative complexity from barrel ageing. The palate is structured and gastronomic, with fine mousse, good depth and a dry, lightly salty finish that pairs well with richer dishes.

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Tasting Note

Critics describe a nose of baked apple, lemon zest and toasted bread with subtle vanilla, leading to a broad, creamy palate, fine bubbles and a dry, mineral, slightly bitter finish.

In the glass

Mid-gold with a fine, persistent bead.

In the nose

Baked apple, pear and lemon peel with brioche, toasted nuts and a touch of vanilla and spice.

On the palate

Creamy and vinous, with ripe fruit, savoury pastry notes, fine mousse and a dry, saline finish.

Cruysem

Cruysem is a Belgian sparkling-wine producer in Flanders, crafting traditional-method bottlings from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Cuvées like “Sous Bois” see partial oak fermentation and extended aging on the lees, bringing extra depth, creaminess and subtle spice to the bright, cool-climate fruit. It’s a domaine that showcases just how serious and characterful Belgian bubbles can be.

Character of the wine

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Vinification

Traditional-method sparkling from Champagne varieties, with primary fermentation and ageing in oak (“sous bois”), followed by secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing before disgorgement; dosage is low.

Classification

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Style

Mineral / Saline

Aging potential

Ideal for the next 5–10 years

Decant Time

Max 1 hour

Drinking Temperature

9–11 °C

Body

Medium

Conservative food pairing

Oyster platter

Funky food pairing

Caviar & chips

Music pairing

House music

Art pairing

Minimalism

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