Champagne Eric Rodez I Blanc de Blancs Edition 39 NV I Organic Wine
Champagne Eric Rodez I Blanc de Blancs Edition 39 NV I Organic Wine

Champagne Eric Rodez, Blanc de Blancs Edition 39 NV

£78.00

Precise, tensile, and strikingly mineral — the 93% chalk soils of Ambonnay, the highest chalk concentration in all of Champagne, speak with extraordinary clarity here. The 75% blocked malolactic fermentation preserves a vibrant, focused acidity that gives the wine its characteristic backbone and energy. The 2020 vintage, forming the largest single component at 31%, provides generous mid-palate weight and ripe stone fruit, beautifully counterbalanced by the leaner, more citrus-driven 2021 and the bright, fresh lift of 2022. The palate is creamy yet taut, rich yet precise — a seamless harmony of depth and tension that is the hallmark of Rodez's Blanc de Blancs style.

Precise, tensile, and strikingly mineral — the 93% chalk soils of Ambonnay, the highest chalk concentration in all of Champagne, speak with extraordinary clarity here. The 75% blocked malolactic fermentation preserves a vibrant, focused acidity that gives the wine its characteristic backbone and energy. The 2020 vintage, forming the largest single component at 31%, provides generous mid-palate weight and ripe stone fruit, beautifully counterbalanced by the leaner, more citrus-driven 2021 and the bright, fresh lift of 2022. The palate is creamy yet taut, rich yet precise — a seamless harmony of depth and tension that is the hallmark of Rodez's Blanc de Blancs style.

Ignoring trends since 1984, Eric tends his vineyards in organic and biodynamic viticulture, famously using aromatherapy on his 6 hectares in Ambonnay Grand Cru. While there is a myriad of rising stars in the region producing great Champagnes, Eric has been a pioneer in more ways than just using organic viticulture, he is an Iconic grower that inspired the new generation. The 2024 release marks a fresh start for Champagne Eric Rodez. Together with Eric we have identified a way to help all trade professionals, collectors, and consumers to better identify his “Vins d’Auteur” range year after year, The appearance of the Edition number on the label will offer better traceability and visibility in the market.

Bottling: Spring 2023 Release Date: 2026 Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay Blended Vintages: Vintage 2022-19%,Vintage 2021-13%,Vintage 2020-31%, Previous vintages - 37% ‍ ‍Vinification: Tank 10%, Oak Barrels 90% Malolactic Fermentation: 25% with, 75% without Dosage: 2.0g/l