Champagne Eric Rodez I Cuvee des Grands Vintages Edition 35 NV I Organic Wine
Champagne Eric Rodez I Cuvee des Grands Vintages Edition 35 NV I Organic Wine

Champagne Eric Rodez, Cuvée des Grands Vintages Edition 35 NV

£110.00

Cuvée des Grands Vintages is Rodez's most uncompromising statement, a Champagne at its most vinous and contemplative. The six years on lees have transformed what was already a deeply structured blend into something of profound complexity. The selection of wine in its composition is made to stand time and ability to age. The vintage backbone is exceptional. The 2016–2018 triumvirate is a fortunate one: 2016 brought freshness and precise, cutting acidity; 2017 provided warm, concentrated ripeness; and 2018 — one of the great Champagne vintages of recent decades — adds density and structure. With 29% reserve wines behind them, the assemblage has extraordinary depth. To keep or to drink the choice is entirely yours.

This wants serious food: roasted Bresse chicken, aged Comté, white truffle dishes, lobster thermidor, or a côte de veau. It would be a shame to drink it as an aperitif.

Cuvée des Grands Vintages is Rodez's most uncompromising statement, a Champagne at its most vinous and contemplative. The six years on lees have transformed what was already a deeply structured blend into something of profound complexity. The selection of wine in its composition is made to stand time and ability to age. The vintage backbone is exceptional. The 2016–2018 triumvirate is a fortunate one: 2016 brought freshness and precise, cutting acidity; 2017 provided warm, concentrated ripeness; and 2018 — one of the great Champagne vintages of recent decades — adds density and structure. With 29% reserve wines behind them, the assemblage has extraordinary depth. To keep or to drink the choice is entirely yours.

This wants serious food: roasted Bresse chicken, aged Comté, white truffle dishes, lobster thermidor, or a côte de veau. It would be a shame to drink it as an aperitif.

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 2019 Release Date: 2025 Grape Varieties: 30% Chardonnay 70% Pinot Noir Blended Vintages: Vintage 2018 - 21%,Vintage 2017 - 28%, Vintage 2016 - 22%, Reserve Wines - 29% Vinification: Oak Barrels 100% Malolactic Fermentation: 10% with, 90% without Dosage: 1.5g/l