Eric Rodez - Cuvée des Crayères, Ambonnay, Grand Cru Champagne

TASTING NOTES

Floral, mineral & red fruit notes. The palate is fresh and generous, playing with notes of spring berries, orange blossoms, crisp red apples, a touch of toasty oak, minerality & bright acidity. Voluptuous, opulent and a little austere, Eric Rodez's "Cuvée des Crayères" is an elegant sparkler for those looking for a more densely packed Champagne.

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend from 15 different parcels over 4-5 vintages with 80% of the base wine vinified in small barrels, 30% undergoes malolactic conversion. Up to 5 years of lees ageing and between 3-5g per litre of dosage depending on the blend each disgorgement.

The Rodez family has been making wine since 1757. The estate is located in the village of Ambonnay and they have 6 hectares. Rodez uses practices taken with him from former oenology work with Krug.