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.
From the Grand Cru terroir of Ambonnay, Cuvee des Crayeres is created from up to 15 different wines and 5 different vintages 2017 (28%), 2016 (22%), 2018 (21%) & Previous harvests (29%), of which 80% is vinified in small oak casks. Reserve wines account for 65-70% of the blend.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | Montagne de Reims
Grape Varieties: 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
Base Vintage: 2018
Disgorged: November 2021
Lees Ageing: 2.5 Years
Blend: 2017 (28%), 2016 (22%), 2018 (21%) & Previous harvests (29%)
Average age of the vines: 34 Years old
Lot no: L. 21-07
Dosage: 3 g/L
Drink: Now to 2028
Tasting Note: Cuvée des Crayeres wafts from the glass with an attractive bouquet of red apples, mint, anise and spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and ample, with brisk acids and a youthfully frothy mousse. Open-knit but nicely defined, it's a charming, expressive wine. - Tasted by William Kelley
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
