Champagne Eric Rodez, Cuvée des Crayères Grand Cru
Grape Varietal: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Dosage: 5 grams/liter (Extra Brut)
Location: Ambonnay, Champagne, France
Quick Facts:
- Fermented in small oak barrels this is a richer Champagne
- Full bodied with an elegant richness, the cuvee Crayères is made on average from a dozen different reserve wines from different vintages
- An excellent choice to pair with rich and hearty dishes such as roasted meats or grilled seafood.
Cuvee des Crayeres is a complex and elegant sparkling wine. On the nose, it offers an aroma of ripe stone fruits, such as peaches and apricots, with hints of vanilla and toast. On the palate, there’s a pleasant minerality, a hint of toasted bread and perfectly balance between acidity and sweetness with a finish that is long and satisfying.
Eric Rodez is well known in Champagne for creating full-bodied, complex, and decadent Champagnes. His oak-influenced style grows out of his experience working as a former enologist at Champagne Krug. Eric farms less than 15 acres of vines organically and biodynamically.
