FIND YOUR CHAMPAGNE CHARACTER!
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.
Domaine Villa Bon Accueil Les Amoureuses 2019
100% ChardonnaySingle vineyardDosage: 2g/lVinified in wooden barrels5 years bottle ageingNicola Oct25 - Base 2019: wonderfully complex and generous aromas, butter cake, bright and intense at the same time, pastries, dried fruits, really lovely, towards the end the most complex aromas unfold, truly fantastic.Tilman APR25: Light wood flavours meet the freshness of the Chardonnay, again the richness of the Domaine's champagnes, creamy, balanced, great length and depth.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Alexandre Grimée Les Douaires (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge V22
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% MeunierFrom a single vineyard in BonneilAged in barriques35-year-old vines, destemmed by hand, 12 days of maceration in stainless steel, spontaneously fermented
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Millésime 2014 Extra Brut
100% Chardonnay, Grand Cru About 10 years bottle aging Dosage: 3g/l Tasting Nicola FEB23 (vintage 2012): Straightforward with creamy generosity, fresh with hints of brioche (will intensify with increasing maturity), very fine, elegant and at the same time powerful and extremely harmonious, balanced. Strong, already gives a lot of pleasure. No wonder it has matured for about 10 years and comes from one of the most sought-after Grand Cru locations in Champagne: le Mesnil sur Oger. Nicola OCT23 (vintage 2012): Now opens up slowly and gets the beautifully ripe, nutty flavor. Very profound, rich in finesse, elegant, long nutty finish, great combination with the freshness of 2012.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart (Stillwein) Coteaux Champenois Trépail Rouge 2023 - Bio
Still wine 100% Pinot NoirVinified in Barrique Increasingly, one now encounters superb still wines in Champagne. David Léclapart's son Martin has developed a small soft spot for the "Coteaux" and would like to become even more active in this direction in the future.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart (Stillwein) Coteaux Champenois Trépail Rosé 2023 - Bio
Still wine 100% Pinot NoirVinified in Barrique Increasingly, one now encounters superb still wines in Champagne. David Léclapart's son Martin has developed a small soft spot for the "Coteaux" and would like to become even more active in this direction in the future.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Martin Fontaine V22 - Bio
100% Chardonnay From the Martin Fontaine plot, on a clay-limestone soil with a large part of white limestone. Dosage: 0g/l 18 to 20 months of bottle maturity Without the addition of sulfur Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels and large wooden casks for 9 months Natural malolactic fermentation Tasting: floral notes, orange, ripe lemon and white fruits, pears. Finesse, nice length in the mouth with a lot of minerality in the finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ullens - Domaine de Marzilly Autour du Globe (Stillwein) Coteaux Champenois Blanc
100% MeunierPressed whiteRéserve perpétuelleFermentation and vinification in oak barrelsFurther vinification in Wine Globe (Glass Balloon)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Révolution
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/l Aged in stainless steel and 50% barriqueBottle ageing: 6 years20% malolactic fermentation, blend of three vintagesNicola FEB25: Precise, elegant with beautiful honey notes & grip, great finish. Very balanced, mild acidity.Nicola FEB22: Révolution is delicate and intense at the same time, with notes of biscuit and orange zest, fine spice and white nougat providing a great taste experience. The finest bubbles, lots of tension and presence on the palate lead to an extremely long finish.Nicola FEB20: Incredibly delicate yet generous aromatics, spiciness, presence, density, extremely long, not too sparse, honey, chocolate, very fine perlage, creaminess, a real taste sensation.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.67 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Origines Croisées 2012
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot NoirDosage 2g/lChardonnay & Pinot Noir from Chamery and Ecueil (Premier Cru)Maturation in 600l wooden barrel & stainless steelBottle ageing: 6 yearsNo malolactic fermentationNicola FEB24: Now perfectly developed with beautiful beginning notes of maturity, slightly smoky, lively acidity that brings a lot of freshness, dried fruits, great resonance.Moritz FEB24: Stands perfectly now. Light notes of maturity but still a youthful freshness. A very fine smokiness underlies aromas of brioche & lemon zest. Very fresh playful perlage and a good backbone give the champagne incredible complexity. Very long finish. Great champagne joy!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€97.33 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Les Caourdets Blanc de Blancs Base 2022
100% Chardonnay83% of 2022, 17% of a reserve perpetuelle 2015-2021 Single plot "Les Gras d'Huile" in Beaunay, rich in ligniteDosage: 0 g/l Total production: 2702 bottles Fermented with indigenous yeasts 11 months in 228l barrels No sulphurisation during harvestUnfined and unfilteredSpontaneous malolactic fermentationTobi JUN26 (Vintage 22): Raspberry sherbet, freshness and precision. A linear, energetic Champagne with remarkable clarity and tension. Playful in its aromatics, yet uncompromisingly precise and highly individual in style. Nicola OCT24 (Vintage 20): Still quite young, extremely elegant, straightforward, fine but deep and strong aromas, where I always think of a grain field. Great acidity that blends in perfectly. Sings for a long time, great energy. Already very balanced.Fabio OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very nice and bright, light tea notes, a hint of roasted wheat pops, citrus, taut, crisp acidity, super balance, super elegant and long.Tilman OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very vibrant, a little sparse with stimulating bitterness, cereal, strong, green-spicy after oregano
Content: 0.75 Liter (€97.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Spécial Club 2018
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: Super slim and straightforward, yet incredibly deep and precise. It then opens up, revealing a powerful spectrum of complex aromas that captivate and inspire.Didier Gimonnet: Cuis is the cradle of our family, 50% of our vines are located in this village. Our basic cuvée ’Cuis 1er Cru" has been around for over 100 years. That's why we decided to create a premium version from this village!Nicola APR23: Superbly long, generous but very elegant, very drinkable in a high-quality way, lots of citrus & light white fruits, crystal clear and pure in tone like all Gimonnet wines.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Macération Rosé - Bio
30% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay vinified as white wine, 46% Pinot Noir vinified as maceration Dosage: 3g/l Average age of the vines: 33 Years Vinification: 80% in wood 40% malolactic fermentation, 60% without 4 years bottle aging Dosage: 3g/l Full-bodied, vinous, food friendly! Nicola FEB24: Ultra-complex, vibrant fruit, very strong energy, such lightness and finesse, there's hardly a better rosé out there. Moritz FEB24: Complex and radiant. Cooked strawberry, strawberry leaf, and earthy umami notes offer an extremely diverse taste experience. The acidity almost dances across the tongue with a lightness that is invigorating. The finish seems endless. A rosé champagne for those who have dismissed rosé as trivial and are open to being pleasantly surprised.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Blanc de Blancs - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 1,5g/l Average age of the vines: 32 years. Vinification: 70% used wood, 30% enamel tank; 70% without malolactic fermentation, 30% with. Terroir: Le noyer St Pys, les Morins, les Genettes, les Champsaults, Les Secs, Les Bermonts, Les Crayères, les Agusons, les Cheminots. This Blanc de Blanc does not belong to the minimalistic, mineral-driven style, but rather is round and balanced with a touch of fragrant flowers. Complex and nuanced due in part to the barrel influence and a perfect pairing partner at the table — to more than just fish! Nicola FEB24: A slightly richer release at the moment, very generous, a somewhat noticeable influence of wood, dried fruits, brioche. Moritz FEB24: Light, but very nice reduction, nose and palate reflect each other perfectly. Salty, wet stones, white almond are predominant, with a background of some dried apricot. All very calm. Very subtle, perfectly integrated wood notes. The mousseux is round but precise, and the long finish is very chalky.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Sempiternel - Bio
50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 13 years5% reserve wine No fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola AUG25: Chocolatey, dark, earthy but not heavy at all, mulled wine, spices, has an almost Christmassy flavour but also tastes good in summer, baked apple, when it opens up, a hint of honey comes through.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Alexandre Grimée "Sous les Trous" Bonneil V22
100% MeunierDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in BonneilAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 2,5 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Janisson-Baradon Toulette 2012
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l Vintage cuvée from the single Grand Cru vineyard "Toulette" near Epernay: Grand CruYield: 30 hl/ha.Age of Vines: 50+ yearsNo malolactic fermentationMatured for 8-12 months in 100% in used barriques.The Janisson-Baradon Toulette 2012 is an exceptional single-vineyard Champagne from Épernay in the Champagne region. The grapes come from the historic "Toulette" parcel, which was first planted with Chardonnay in 1947. These old vines yield particularly concentrated and aromatic grapes.This Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay. The base wine is partially aged in oak barrels and does not undergo malolactic fermentation, thus preserving its freshness, structure, and mineral vibrancy.With a very low dosage of approximately 2 g/l (Extra Brut), this vintage Champagne is precise, dry, and terroir-driven. The result is a complex Champagne with intense aromas, a creamy texture, and remarkable length.The Cuvée Toulette is one of the most distinctive single-vineyard champagnes from the Janisson-Baradon house, combining Burgundian depth with the typical elegance of Champagne
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Sempiternel - Bio
Bliard Sempiternel was created by the winery as a collection wine for connoisseurs and collectors.30% Pinot Noir, 50% Meunier, 20% ChardonnayVintage: 2010 (95%) + 2009 (5%)Dosage: 2 g/lAging: 12 months in oak barrelsUnfiltered and unfinedMalolactic fermentationFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Bottle aging: 13 yearsMinimal sulfur addedNicola AUG25 on a previous bottling: Chocolatey, dark, earthy but not at all heavy, like a fireside wine, spices, almost Christmassy but also tastes good in summer, baked apple, and when it opens, a tiny honey note comes out.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Rosé d'Infusion Vendange 2021
98% Chardonnay 2% Meunier From the individual layers: "Les Gras d'Huile" - Chardonnay - south-east exposure"Les Cormonts" - Meunier - southern exposure Dosage: 0g/l Maxime: The Rosé d'Infusion started with a simple idea: to transfer the method of tea infusion to winemaking. After pressing, we wait for the Chardonnay juices to ferment and then we pick the most beautiful Meunier grapes from the “Les Cormonts” plot. The Meunier grapes are then carefully destemmed by hand to avoid damaging the seeds. Then we pour the Meunier grapes into the Chardonnay must. From then on, we control the infusion several times a day through blind tastings to assess the taste; the color intensity is irrelevant here. Once the perfect balance is reached, we take out the Meunier grapes with a net: the Rosé d'Infusion is born and will finish its fermentation in oak barrels. With indigenous yeasts Batonnage: Only when the wine needs it Liqueur de tirage: Wine from the Cuvée Rosé d'Infusion brewed with organic raw sugar. Dosage liqueur: Identical to Tirage liqueur but aged in Magnum for 18 months. Vinification and aging: Every year in barrels from the Tonnellerie de Champagne and François Frère. New kegs 20%, second fill kegs 20%, fifth fill kegs 60%. Aging of 9 months on the fine lees Sulphurisation: no sulphurisation during harvest to facilitate the work of native yeasts. After the alcoholic fermentation, a sulphurization of 2gr/hl is applied.Nikola OCT24: Moves me, although it's difficult to say exactly what it is. Perhaps the balance of freshness, flavour and this hidden profundity that Maxime also exudes. Rosehip tea, has something so sublime about it.Fabio OCT24: Not particularly fruity, but light red berries, super elegant and fine, profound, high complexity, super balance, very good! Tilman OCT24: Fresh, but not crisp, rather elegant, has real depth and structure, unusual dark flavour for Meunier, mineral-salty.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Alizée et Thibault Tassin Les Belles Pièces 2022 Brut Nature
70% Pinot Noir, 30% ChardonayFrom the two single vineyards "Les Fioles" and "Dalivard"Aged in oak Agend unter natural cork (sous liège) With ingenious yeastsOnly 400 bottlesDosage 0g/lNicola APR24: Strong, lots in there. Spicy and complex. Very well made, lots of character, powerful, Burgundian due to the wood influence and the proximity to Burgundy.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Ullens - Domaine de Marzilly H
100% Meunier from Hermonville Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in traditional 205 l barrels, made from regional oak for 11 months2 years bottle ageing Unfined and unfiltered No sulfur added "Hermonville and its vines are known since more than millenium: the village and its vineyards were already cited in the IX century, in the Polyptyque of the Abbaye of Saint-Remy. The cuvée «H» is our homage to this historical cru, the cradle of our production." - Maxime UllensNicola FEB26: Darker herbal notes than LPM, but also a little more finesse, slightly earthy but not heavy, very exciting and complex, balanced and well-rounded, great!Maria FEB26: Warm, lush nose, irresistible. Subtle maturity, but delicate, herbal, but refined. Invites discovery, multi-layered and complex, without losing any of its elegance.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€100.00 / 1 Liter)
Francis Orban Cuvée Parcellaire Les Malaquais 2018
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l 100% Single vineyard "Les Malaquais" Vinification in used oak barrels Without malolactic fermentation 4 years bottle aging Nicola OCT23: Beguiling and singing prestige champagne, white flowers, feminine, soft, light with some exotic fruit David OCT23: noticeable use of wood, mega freshness, very elegant and precise, vibrant
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Francis Orban Cuvée Parcellaire Les Hauts Beugnets 2015
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 3g/l 100% Single vineyard Les Haut Beugnets (hautes petites bosses) Old vines (> 50 years) Vinification in used oak barrels Without malolactic fermentation 5 years bottle aging David OCT23: smoky, ethereal, dense, expressive, great texture, fine oxidation - WOW
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Paradoxe Blanc de Noirs 2018
100% Pinot Noir Dosage between 0-3 g/l From the plots: Les Champs Saint-Martin, L'Espérance 5 years of bottle agingNicola OCT24: Straightforward, berry fruit, dark fruit. Elegant, puristic, but profound aromas, very fine spiciness from the wood ageing, long nutty finish.Tilman OCT24: Initially somewhat reductive and closed, but then opens up quickly. Slightly bitter, even more profound than Anthologie, structured, fresh, clear and mineral!Fabio OCT24: Somewhat closed, with more air comes fine red fruitiness, citrus peel, chalky, straightness runs through, very complex, strong finish. Giuseppe Lauria Chedredaktion Editor-in-Chief APR23: Beautiful, radiant rose gold. Characterful appearance with a wide-ranging bouquet with raspberries, red fruits tossed in butter, the finest butter pastries, all accompanied by saline undertones, a touch of Williams pear resonates. Powerful, masculine but with a lot of enamel. The mousseux is very juicy and gives the champagne an invigorating freshness and subtle tension right through to the long, tart, fresh finale. 18/20 –2030 Nicola MAI22: Strongly vibrant, long, nice wood influence, complex! Paula Bosch SEP22: This single-varietal Pinot Noir was pressed white, given 5 years to mature in the bottle and bottled without dosage. The result is a very spicy, uncompromising, bone-dry Champagne with a salty note, a powerhouse with great character. If you are looking for a link to Burgundy in Champagne J.M. Labruyere, you have the best example with Paradoxe. Despite the tremendous richness in the mouth - a whole cello concerto takes place here - each sip remains in harmony and balance, without corners and edges, the fine, compact mousse caresses the palate. The animating acidity makes the Paradoxe an ideal food companion from caviar to langoustine, Breton turbot in Beurre Blanc with morels to a zabaglione with crepes and caramel ice cream. What distinguishes this champagne is its seasoning full of character. Moritz OCT22: The beautiful rose gold is radiant in the glass. The paradox is characterized by an angular dark berry fruit. The mousseux is very juicy and gives the champagne a pleasant freshness. The finish is long and slightly tart, which gives the wine even more excitement.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyere Apogée Brut Nature
75% Pinot Noir 25% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/lLate release of Prologue. Apogée means "zenith" 20% aged in wooden barrels from Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy6 years bottle ageing Tasting FEB26 - Vintage 14: Strong, wood-influenced aromas, yet elegant, stone fruits, light roasted aromas, nutty, grapefruit, slight bitterness, smooth and precise finish, for anyone looking for something special.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)