COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Eric Rodez
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Eric Rodez is located in the prestigious Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims. Led by Eric Rodez, an eighth-generation winemaker and former cellar master at Krug, the estate is renowned for its meticulous blending and biodynamic practices. The 'Macération' Rosé is a unique 'Author's Wine' (Vin d'Auteur) that showcases Rodez's mastery of blending. Unlike most rosé Champagnes made by adding red wine, this cuvée utilizes skin-macerated Pinot Noir blended with Chardonnay, resulting in a deeply complex, structured, and vinous sparkling wine.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Eric Rodez is a former cellar master at the legendary House of Krug, bringing immense blending expertise.
Fact 02
The estate has been practicing biodynamic viticulture in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay since 1989.
Fact 03
Starting with recent releases, this multi-vintage cuvée is labeled with 'Edition' numbers to track the base vintage and blend details.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Champagne is crafted using a highly complex blending method. It combines skin-macerated Pinot Noir (providing color, structure, and deep red fruit character) with traditionally pressed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A significant portion of the base wines are fermented in small oak barrels (foudres and pièces) without undergoing malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and tension. The wine is aged on its lees for several years before being disgorged with a very low dosage (Extra Brut).
