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Discover character champagnes at Champagne Characters
At Champagne Characters, we help you select the right champagne not only by grape variety or dosage, for example, but also by character. After all, when buying champagne, people are often not looking for analytical data, but rather a bottle that matches a feeling, a moment, or a mood.
That's why our grower champagnes are assigned different characters. Whether fine & elegant, warm-hearted & life-affirming, or sophisticated & ambitious: each champagne tells a story about its personality, making the selection easier. This personal touch is particularly noticeable in grower champagnes, i.e., champagnes from independent winemakers. With our character classification, you can discover special champagnes to suit the occasion, your taste, or your curiosity.
Because champagne should not only be understood, but above all enjoyed.
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Louis Brochet Brut Héritage DEMI (Half Bottle)
70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 10% MeunierDosage 7g/lMatured in stainless steel & 300 litre wooden barrelBottle ageing: At least 36 monthsNicola OKT24: Really tasty champagne, nice vinosity, minimal chocolate notes, balanced, fresh, flavoursome, slightly creamy.Fabio OKT24: Enormously drinkable, pleasantly dry with a nice yeastiness but freshness at the same time, wonderfully drinkable, great aperitif!Tilman OKT24: Wonderfully drinkable, accessible, rather fresh and lean, nice aperitif, a little more melting on the finish with a nice length.Andreas OKT22: For a ‘Brut’, the champagne is very pleasantly dry, juicy, lean, slightly nutty finish, lively, straightforward, drinkable
Content: 0.375 Liter (€61.07 / 1 Liter)
Janisson-Baradon Brut Sélection DEMI (Half Bottle)
50% Pinot Noir, 50% ChardonnayDosage: 5-6g/l30% reserve wines 24 months bottle agingNicola MRZ26: Fresh, uncomplicated yet with substance, character, and spicy aromas. A great all-rounder!Janisson-Baradon Brut Sélection is a classic grower Champagne from Épernay in the Vallée de la Marne. The blend consists of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, harmoniously combining freshness, structure, and elegance. Approximately 30% reserve wines add further depth and complexity.With a dosage of around 5–6 g/l, the Champagne remains dry and balanced. Its style is fresh and approachable, yet it displays structure and aromatic depth—typical of artisan grower Champagne from the Champagne region.he Brut Sélection is considered a particularly versatile cuvée from the House of Janisson-Baradon and is excellent as an aperitif or as an elegant accompaniment to light dishes.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€63.73 / 1 Liter)
Francis Orban Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 7g/l 50% Reserve wines Vinification in steel tanks 2 years of bottle aging With malolactic fermentation
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Brut DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% ChardonnayDosage 6g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsCuvée from 8 different vintagesDenise AUG25: Clear, fresh Blanc de Blancs with wonderful citrus aromas!Janne AUG25: Mineral Chardonnay paired with plenty of freshness. Notes of orange peel.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Enfant de la Montagne DEMI (Half Bottle)
45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% MeunierDosage 2g/litrePinot Noir, Chardonnay & Meunier from Chamery, Ecueil, Villedommange and Montbré (Premier Cru)Matured in 600 litre wooden barrels & in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 3 years40% reserve wines, partial malolactic fermentation of the reserve wines, grape processing with traditional Couquard pressNicola FEB24: An extremely strong release, complex, spicy, with roast notes, body, herbal, exciting.Lukas FEB23: Riper notes on the nose, some yeast and red fruit, especially cherry. Juicy in the mouth, backed by a fine acidity that provides a nice freshness in the background.Moritz AUG22: A beautiful mix of ripe red apple and fresh green olive, creating a lovely interplay of fruitiness and freshness. Fresh, lively, complex basic champagne with structure!
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.67 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Blanc de Noirs DEMI (Half bottle)
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Bottle ageing: approx. 25 months Maturation: 25% inox tanks, 50% oak barrels, 25% concrete eggs Spontaneous fermentation Moritz OCT22: A truly powerful Blanc de Noir characterized by dark berries. A concise wood spice and the dark berries also run through on the palate. All components are charmingly rounded and deliver a mouthful of wine.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€69.07 / 1 Liter)
Sadi Malot - Lieu Dit "Les Crêtes" DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% ChardonnayDosage: 4.3g/lSingle vineyard in Villers-MarmeryOld vinesVinification: Base wines undergo malolactic fermentation and also mature in wood for at least a year.Bottled unfinedAssemblage: 15% Solera started in 2010 (in large wooden barrels)33 months bottle aging Nicola JUL23: Interesting mix of mild spice and florality, beautiful brioche aromas, feel-good cuvèe, long and beautiful finish, becomes nutty over time.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€69.07 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Brocard Still Wine Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2021
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom the single vineyard Parcelle la Martinée in Celles-sur-OurceMatured in stainless steelNicola FEB24: Light-footed, juicy, playful, great drinkability, fun.Moritz FEB24: Very Burgundian nose with blackcurrant and garden herbs. Very juicy, but structured with great grip. Really great drinkability. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€34.67 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Cuis and Epernay (Premier Cru)Matured in enamel tanks and stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 yearsBlending from 4 vintages, 30% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Straightforward, mineral, stony, aromatic, slender, sophisticated aperitif.Tilman FEB24: Nice balance, fresh-citrusy and lively at the beginning, slightly creamy and nice and juicy at the end!Moritz FEB24: Everything is very well balanced. Lemon zest, wet stones, lightly buttered brioche & white almond. round/juicy-elegant mouthfeel, but becomes very slim at the back. A yellow fruitiness is added, but remains very mineral on the palate.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€70.67 / 1 Liter)
Paul Bara Brut Reserve DEMI (Half Bottle)
80% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 7g/lPinot Noir & Chardonnay from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 2 yearsUp to 50% reserve winesTilman JAN24: Round and harmonious champagne with ripe fruit and a juicy finish. Fine yeast and great freshness.Tasting FEB20: Fruity, juicy, little that is offputting, vinous, very nutty finish.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€71.73 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Les Fondamentaux DEMI (Halbe Flasche) - Bio
40% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 30% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: This bottle at the winery had been open for a few days, which made the otherwise somewhat creamy cuvée spicier and more robust. It has minimal, pleasant tannins that provide some grip, generous notes of ripeness and toastiness, and is always fresh and vibrant.Moritz FEB24: The nose emits a warm spice accompanied by dark berry fruits and a hint of red apple. On the palate, the champagne shows its backbone. The acidity is powerful yet does not lose its elegance. A fine spice and tart red apple also dominate the taste, indicative of a perfectly managed use of wood. The endlessly long finish leaves beautiful mature flavors on the palate. A great companion to food.Nicola FEB24: Very aromatic, rich in extract, herbal, minimal sherry aftertaste, biodynamic touch, a slightly wilder release than in previous years.Moritz OKT22: Fresh, spicy and with a skilful use of wood, the bar is set extremely high with this ‘entry-level’ champagne.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€71.73 / 1 Liter)
Robert Moncuit Les Grands Blancs Demi (Half Bottle)
100% Chardonnay From two Grand Cru terroirs: Le Mesnil, Oger Blend of two consecutive vintages 10 months aging in wood without battonage Unfiltered 2-3 years bottle aging Dosage: 0g/l Malo: Yes Great introduction to the Côte des Blancs! The Chardonnay grapes come from two Grand Cru terroirs: Le Mesnil and Oger. An ideal combination, according to the winemaker Pierre Amillet, because Le Mesnil is very firm and acidic, a little softer Oger. Tasting: Very fine character; light biscuit and delicate smokiness on the nose, lively and wonderfully fresh on the palate.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€76.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Delos DEMI (Half Bottle)
The second cuvée from the Moncuit domaine is produced solely using wines from the Le Mesnil sur Oger vineyard. Here too the wines are made from a single vintage. 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Dosage: 6g/l Nicola OCT23: A little darker than Pierre Moncuit's Hugues de Coulmet, more body, more power, more grip, a little darker, more distinctive, more mineral
Content: 0.375 Liter (€77.07 / 1 Liter)
Paul Bara Brut Rosé DEMI (Half bottle)
18% Chardonnay, 70% Pinot Noir, 12% Bouzy RougeDosage 7g/lPinot Noir & Chardonnay from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 2 yearsUnusual combination of Saignèe and blend, the base of the Saignée from Pinot Noir is blended with a small part of Brut Réserve as well as a little Bouzy rougeTasting FEB20: Multi-layered, vinous, full-bodied flavours, all perfectly integrated and harmonious.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€77.33 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Empreinte 2015 DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Noir30-year-old vines Without malolactic fermentation Separate maturation of the individual vineyards in demi-muids (600-liter barrels) Dosage: 3g/l Soil: clay and chalk, with fragments of flint; a selection of very early-ripening plots above Cumières (Barremonts, Demoiselles, Houtrants) VINIFICATION:Harvested and sorted by hand; pressed on a traditional Coquard wine press; only the cuvée (firstjuice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot to 80% in tuns, demi-muid casks. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation. Nicola MAR26 (2018): Accessible, fresh style, balanced, pleasant to drink, will benefit from additional aging and gain body. Tilman MAR26 (2018): Darkly spicy, slightly stimulating bitterness, rich and powerful, delicate red fruit, ripe base aroma, yeasty yet fresh.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€79.73 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige DEMI (Half Bottle)
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Spontaneous fermentation Solera process Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Maturation: 90% oak barrels, 10% stainless steel tanks The Prestige Cuvée reflects the history of Willmart Saintot. Moritz OCT22: The warm-heartedness and powerful red fruitiness of the Pinot Noir dominates the cuvée. On the palate, however, we find precise and elegant perlage, which gives the champagne great tension. And the 30% Reserve Perpetuelle delivers even more depth. A great accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€85.07 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Assemblage DEMI (Half Bottle) - Bio
40% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Blend of two harvests Malolactic Fermentation : in part Vinification : 30% in oak barrels and 70% in inox tank Lukas NOV22: Red fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of cherry, currant and blackcurrant, as well as light yeast notes and pepper-nutmeg notes. Full-bodied and juicy in the mouth, blackcurrant & apple, as well as light citrus notes and some herbal spice, nice finish, an independent and aromatic cuvée with a lot of character and charm.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€85.07 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Les Fourneaux (Still Wine) Coteaux Blanc 2020
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% ChardonnayFrom ChameryMatured in 600 litre barrels for at least 2 yearsVines planted in 1989, no battonage, bottled unfined and unfilteredNicola OCT25 - 2020: Mineral, rather austere style, salty, with a lovely woody note, not for fans of warm wines or just leave the wine to mature for longer.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€42.67 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot NoirDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 5 years25-year-old vines, maceration for 78 hours, unfilteredTasting FEB20: Very complete, juicy, powerful, pleasantly dry, exceptional, intense & fruity rosé champagne with lots of drinking pleasure!
Content: 0.375 Liter (€88.00 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre (Still Wine) Les Hautes Vignes Coteaux Rouge 2019
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom ÉcueilMatured in 600 l barrels for 2 yearsVines planted in 1986, bottled unfined and unfilteredNicola OCT25 - 2019: Really beautiful, intense, sometimes beguiling notes, but with an extra dose of tannin! An exciting blend of drinkability with extra grip on the palate.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€44.00 / 1 Liter)
Alexandre Salmon Coteaux Champenois Rouge (Still Wine) 2018
100% Pinot Meunier Terroir: Chaumuzy – Les Grèves
Content: 0.75 Liter (€44.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still Wine) Coteaux Rouge 2018 - bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% Meunier 12 months barrel aging Vendange Tardive Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€46.67 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque (Still wine) Coteaux Champenois Épernay Blanc 2021
70% Chardonnay, 30% Petit Meslier Shallow clay, chalky subsoil Les Frileux planted in 2012 100% Wineglobe for 23 months Bottling in August 2023 without filtration or fining Only 293 bottles J.M. Sélèque:"One of the 5 most beautiful Chardonnay terroirs of the estate, it benefits from a south-west exposure, very windy, and a shallow soil directly rooted in the chalk. The ideal location to obtain grapes of great maturity and freshness." Nicola FEB23 (vintage 20): Wood quite present, but otherwise rather cool, straightforward style
Content: 0.75 Liter (€48.00 / 1 Liter)