Eric Rodez - Cuvée des Crayères Champagne Grand Cru 'Ambonnay' NV (750ml)

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Producer	Eric Rodez
Country	France
Region	Champagne Grand Cru 'Ambonnay'
Varietal	Pinot Noir , Chardonnay
Sku	110931
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Eric Rodez Description

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Eric Rodez, is the 8th generation in his family to produce Champagne, and he has been making Champagne under his own name since 1984. Before working as a Recolte-Manipulant (RM), he first gathered experience in Burgundy and as a cellar master for Krug, where he was responsible for that house's esteemed Grand Cuvée. This period laid the cornerstone for the elements that make his champagne exceptional today: an almost unparalleled mastery of the intricacies of assemblage. Beyond his technical skills, he is also a man wholeheartedly devoted to his region, working tirelessly to promote the image and quality of winemaking in Champagne. And if that isn't enough, he's also the Mayor of Ambonnay.

Eric Rodez Description

Champagne of body and spirit made by the marriage of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Straight, round, generous, the Cuvee Crayères is made on average from a dozen different wines from 4 to 5 different vintages, with 20 to 25% of wines vinified in small oak barrels, with 45 to 50% reserve wines helping to bring homogeneity. This Champagne gold in hue with small golden highlights. The nose reveals floral and mineral notes allowing upon aeration the release of red and white fruits. The palate is fresh and generous, playing with notes of spring berries. http://en.champagne-rodez.com/champagne_rodez-93-Organic__Biodynamic

Vinous: 91 Points

"Aromas of Poire William, white flowers and honey are lifted by a zesty mineral topnote. Fleshy and dry on the palate, offering very good lift and clarity to its bitter quince and peach pit flavors. Closes on an emphatic, sharply focused mineral note, with firm grip and spicy persistence."