Champagne Eric Rodez, Cuvée des Crayères Edition 38 NV

A subtle yet expressive non-vintage Grand Cru Champagne from Ambonnay, blending approximately 60 % Pinot Noir and 40 % Chardonnay from biodynamically farmed vineyards. The cuvée is assembled from a dozen or more base wines across 4–5 vintages, enriched by 40–50 % reserve wines and around 20–25 % barrel-fermented in small oak. It’s bottled at extra-brut (approx. 2 g/l dosage), then aged for over three years on its lees, resulting in a luminous gold hue and an elegant, persistent mousse.

On the nose, expect a delicate interplay of floral blossoms, mineral freshness, candied citrus, and ripe orchard fruits. The palate is defined by its lively acidity, generous texture, and a refined complexity of spring berries and lightly honeyed nuance, all wrapped in a long, chalky-saline finish that speaks to the exceptional terroir of Ambonnay.