The Rodez family has been producing champagne for generations, currently owned by the eighth generation, Eric and Martine Rodez. Based in Ambonnay, the family owns 9 hectares of Pinot Noir planted along the south and south-eastern facing slopes of the village. In total Eric Rodez cultivates 16 hectares of vineyards, divided between 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. Eric Rodez developed his passion for blending when he was working at Krug and now blends between five to ten different vintages to create some cuvées. In 2012, Champagne Rodez received the Haute Valuer Environmentale certificate, due to the practices of organic and biodynamically farming and water management; Rodez was the first French agricultural domaine to receive the award. 95% of the wine Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs uses go through no malolatic fermentation.
Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs is made from Pinot noir coming exclusively from the Ambonnay plot classified Grand Cru, blending several different vintages with a base from 2013, thus giving a rare complexity and depth to the wine. 75% of the wines were vinified in small oak barrels.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | Terroir d'Ambonnay, Les Beurys, Les Goisses, Les Secs, Les Fournettes, Les Genettes, Les Bas Touret, Le Petit Morin, les Grandes Ruelles, Le Moulin, La Batarde, Les Bouités.
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Base Vintage: 2013
Disgorged: September 2018
Dosage: 3.5 g/L
Drink: Now to 2028
Tasting Note: This champagne has a sustained gold color. The powerful nose is marked by red fruits with hints of dried fruit and candied fruit. The palate is powerful and muscular all in balance with freshness.
The Rodez family has been producing champagne for generations since 1757 and is currently owned by the 8th generation, Eric and Martine Rodez. The estate of Champagne Rodez is located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, the heart of Pinot Noir country. The family owns 9 hectares of Pinot Nour planted along the south and south-eastern facing slopes of the village. In total Eric Rodez cultivates 16 hectares of vineyards, divided between 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. Today Rodez is cellaring 2.6 years of stock, 52 different wines from 8 different vintages, a veritable treasure house of reserve wines with which to create each cuvée.
Eric Rodez developed his passion for blending when he was working at Krug and now blends between five to ten different vintages to create some cuvées. He was also the Mayor of Ambonnay from 2008 - 2014. Whilst traveling, Eric developed a passion for organic and biodynamic vineyard practices. He does not use any pesticides, fertilizers, or synthetic sprays on his plants. In 2012, Champagne Rodez received the Haute Valuer Environmentale certificate, due to the practices of organic and biodynamically farming and water management; Rodez was the first French agricultural domaine to receive the award.
Cellar Master:
Eric Rodez
Winery Location: Ambonnay | Champagne, France
Champagne Region:
Vallée de la Marne
Annual Production (bottles): 45,000
