Some more Champagne action. And another grower Champagne. Eric Rodez has 6.1 hectares of the second largest Grand Cru of all, Ambonnay. He uses 75% old oak for this particular wine, and does lots of work with the lees.
Champagne Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV France
From Ambonnay, this has lovely complexity with a hint of cherry complementing the citrus fruit. It’s really focused, with great acidity. Taut, fresh and structured with some richness, too. Stylish Champagne showing elegance and focus. 94/100 (£37.95 Berry Bros & Rudd; UK agent Wine Source)
GROWER CHAMPAGNE:
- Agrapart Avizoise Extra Brut Grand Cru 2008
- Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs Cuvee Cuis 1er Cru NV
- Vimart et Cie Grand Cellier NV
- Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV
- Michel Arnould Grand Cru Brut Réserve NV
- Ulysse Collin Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut NV France
- Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs NV
- Pierre Péters Cuvée du Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV France
- R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV
- Bérêche et Fils Campania Remensis Extra Brut Rosé NV
- Savart L’Ouverture Premier Cru NV
- Raphaël & Vincent Bérêche Montagne Premier Cru 2004
- Savart L’Accomplie 1er Cru NV
- Vilmart et Cie Grand Cellier d’Or Premier Cru 2010
- Champagne Marie-Noëlle Ledru Grand Cru NV
- Champagne Pierre Péters Rosé for Albane
I bought a couple of bottles yesterday while in Corvallis shopping for beer.