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Champagne Éric Rodez
Ambonnay - Montagne de Reims
Éric Rodez, along with his wife Martine, are the 8th generation of a family of Champagne makers, with origins dating back from 1757. The Rodez couple have established a 6.12 hectares domaine located in Ambonnay – and Éric himself was the Mayor of the city from 2008 to 2014 !
Subdivided in 35 different parcels with 62% of Pinot Noir and 38% of Chardonnay, planted in fairly high altitudes (130 meters), this is an ideal set up to grow outstanding Pinot Noir.
After a long time working for Champagne Krug as an oenologist, Éric undoubtably acquired an experience and outstanding know-how in blending, that gives a special depth to his Champagnes, along with a strong commitment to farm organically.
The 9th generation of the Rodez family – Mickaël and Aurélie have recently joined the estate, learning from their parents about this strong heritage. True authors in Champagne.
Champagne Éric Rodez in the bottle
Les Crayères NV
Made of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, all coming from Grand Cru parcels in Montagne de Reims area. It is the result of an assemblage of 12 wines from different vintages – up to 25% vinified in small oak barrels, and up to 45% of vin de reserve, made as Brut Nature.
Blanc de Blancs NV
100% Chardonnay made of 15 different wines of 5 to 6 different vintages, in Grand Cru d’Ambonnay. 70% vinified in small oak barrels, and 40% without malolactic fermentation.
Cuvée Blanc de Noirs NV
A Brut Champagne, 100% Pinot Noir using 70% of wine made without undergoing into malolactic fermentation. A blend of 5 to 6 different vintages, and 70% vinified in small barrels.
Cuvée des Grands Vintages NV
A incredible blend of 8 different vintages from 1998 to 2008, vinified mostly in oak barrels (90%) to add complexity. Coming from 100% Grand Cru parcels of Ambonnay, with usually 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.
Dosage Zéro NV
A subtle blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, using 30% of Reserve wine. Full of tension, yet aromatic as 80% is vinified in small oak barrel.
Rosé NV
A powerful Champagne, with delicate vinosity coming from the maceration of the fruits. A subtle blend of 40% of Pinot Noir that has spent some time on skins, 30% Pinot Noir from direct pressing and 30% of Chardonnay. By using 50% of Reserve wine, and 80% vinified in small barrels, the highlight of the Rodez range.
Coteaux Champenois Rouge Les Bouités
A still red wine, offering a glimpse of the amazing result that can produce limestone rich soils and cool climate of Champagne. 100% Pinot Noir coming from La Montagne de Reims, undergoing a long oak ageing.
La Grande Ruelle Pinot Noir
La Grande Ruelle is a 0.8 hectare single vineyard located in Grand Cru of Ambonnay, exclusively planted with Pinot Noir. Made in Extra Brut only in the best vintages.
Lieux Dits Beurys Pinot Noir
Les Beurys is a parcel composed of 4 plots, entirely planted of Pinot Noir. No blending interaction, just the pure expression of the terroir.
Lieux Dits Beurys Macération
Les Beurys is a parcel composed of 4 plots, entirely planted of Pinot Noir. Rosé champagne obtained by the saignée method after 3 days of maceration.
Lieux Dits Genettes Pinot Noir
Les Genettes is a famous plot in Ambonnay, well known for its 100% Southern exposure. Only produced in the best vintages, this is the Blanc de Noirs expression.
Lieux Dits Genettes Chardonnay
Les Genettes is a famous plot in Ambonnay, well known for its 100% Southern exposure. Only produced in the best vintages, this is the Blanc de Blancs expression.
Empreintes Blanches
The expression of the vintage in Ambonnay – blend of 5 to 7 parcels of Chardonnay. Vinified in small oak barrel with no malolactic fermentation.
Empreintes Noires
Always a vintage cuvée, a result of a blend of 5 to 7 parcels of Pinot Noir. Vinified in small oak barrel with no malolactic fermentation.
Ratafia de Champagne
Local sweet fortified wine, made of Pinot Noir grapes, aged in small oak barrels then added to a solera system from 2015 to 2019 vintages.
