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.
Vinified in oak (90%) and enameled steel vats (10%) to add more complexity, the blend includes only wines without malolatic fermentation. Blended from 2010 (25%), 2009 (26%), 2008 (22%), 2007 (13%), 2006 (8%), 2005 (6%)
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: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir
Disgorged: January 2019
Average age of the vines: 34 Years old
Lot no: L. 11-19
Dosage: 4.5 g/L
Drink: Now to 2028
Tasting Note: This Champagne is gold in hue with small golden highlights. The nose reveals floral and mineral notes allowing upon aeration the release of red and white fruits. The palate is fresh and generous, playing with notes of spring berries.
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
