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.
Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 05 Millésimé 2017
100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize > 6 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l The Cuvée 05 is Leclaire Thiefaine's vintage champagne and is only produced in the best years.Good structure and very rich in finesse with a pleasant melt on the palate. The perfect accompaniment to fine poultry such as partridge or pheasant. Daniela Dejnega: Associations of butterscotch, roasted almonds, honey, bee sting, buttercream and frankfurter wreath, along with a perky animating acidity, make this vintage champagne seem voluminous, oily and broad but never heavy.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet Au Detour Du Sezannais
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Villenauxe-la-GrandeAged in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 4 yearsMaturation under corkNicola OKT23: Soft, creamy, aromatic character, honey note, wonderfully integrated but present wood flavour, beautiful acidity keeps everything alive, super precise, profound evening companion.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet La Ruelle Des Loups
100% MeunierDosage 2g/lFrom Montigny-sous-ChâtillonAged in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: At least 15 monthsMaturation under corkNicola OKT23: Wood a little more present than in the other cuvées, but extremely well integrated, beautiful honey note, matured to the point, elegant body and structure, creamy, wonderful aromas, super!David OKT23: slightly more, well done, use of wood, more expressionistic cuvée, creamy, more ‘Meunier-like’ in the most positive sense! Still plenty of freshness and grip. Pure drinking pleasure!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Vignes Blanches 2015 - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Single plot Les Vignes Blanches Age of the vines: ca. 36 yearsTerroir: limestone and clay (illite)Vinified in oak barrelsNo malolactic fermentation3 years bottle ageing under cork
Marie Copinet Croix Maître Anne 2019
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lSingle plot in Verpillières-sur-OurceAged in acacia barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: At least 36 monthsAgeing under corkTilman OCT25: Nice and generous on the palate, somewhat oxidative in style, yet still straightforward. The ageing in acacia wood gives it an exciting, slightly funky aroma, but wonderfully integrated. Very fine perlage!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33 / 1 Liter)
Jacquesson Extra Brut 748
Mainly Chardonnay, little Pinot Noir and Meunier Dosage: 2g/l Base harvest: 2020 From Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers, CHampillon, Avize and Oiry + reserve wines Vinification and élevage on lees in oak foudres No filtration or fining Jacquesson: Winter was mild and very wet whereas spring was particularly sunny and dry. After the stormy June weather, drought set in and these conditions prevailed until the end of September. Beautifully balanced and ripe grapes were harvested early from 26th August until 10th September. Respectful soil management and plant cultivation methods with the aim of expressing plot diversity. Vinification and ageing in large wooden vats on the lees without either filtration or fining. Our Chardonnay grapes characterise this blend despite the addition of reserve wines from the 747 to 743 and the 741 cuvees.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Coteaux Champenois Rouge (Still Wine) Aÿ 2020
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom AÿAged in wooden barrels
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.53 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Coteaux Champenois Rouge (Still Wine) Aÿ 2022
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom AÿAged in wooden barrels
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.53 / 1 Liter)
Louis Brochet La Jacquessonne Blanc de Meunier 2019
100% MeunierDosage 2g/lFrom the single vineyard La Jacquessonne in Villers‑aux‑NœudsAged in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 3 yearsMaturation under corkNicola OKT24: Red-fruity apple, lively acidity, beautiful raciness, but also has something very fine, balanced body, long finish.Fabio OKT24: Very elegant spiciness, complex, but super freshness, very good acidity, light tannin with great balancing length.Tilman OKT24: Exciting spiciness, a little reserved at first, opens up nicely but still remains robust. Great potential.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.67 / 1 Liter)
Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 03 Constantin Grand Cru de Cramant V.V. "Liège"
100% Chardonnay From the Grand Cru vineyards of Cramant (old vines) Vinified in wooden barrels for 9 months > 5 years bottle aging on the leesMatured under natural cork (sous liège) Dosage: 2 g/l Named after a son of the family This cuvée is made from grapes grown on the estate's oldest plots, selected with the greatest care to bring out the unique nuances of the terroir (Le Grand Cru de Cramant) of the Côte des Blancs. Aromas of fresh fruit and a creamy-mineral persistence are supported by toasted notes. Gripping on the palate with a fresh minerality. Nicola FEB24: Minimal sherry note, matured, with a finish of salted caramel. Moritz FEB24: Despite the beautiful maturity (slight oxidative notes), the Cuvée Constantin appears quite austere. Wet stones, citric, but also aromas like white almond and salted caramel are found. On the palate, the aromas from the nose appear somewhat more tart under the present acidity. The long finish leaves a nicely chalky/mineral aftertaste, which gives the champagne even more grip and length. Nicola JUN22: Perhaps the most chalky, mineral from the range, but again that lovely ripened fruit note. Exciting mildly spicy complex tone. On the 3rd day: racy, spicy notes, strong character with enormous drinking flow. Moritz OCT22: The rich style of Leclaire-Thiefaine is conveyed most strongly in Cuvée 03 Constantin. The slightly oxidative nose shows a wonderfully profound spice and orange fruit. On the palate, an interplay of aromas of orange citrus fruits, spice and light notes of brioche is carried by the incredibly elegant perlage. A champagne that hugs you and won't let go.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.67 / 1 Liter)
Champagne Delalot Pléiades - Bio
75% Pinot Noir, 25% MeunierDosage: 2,5g/lVinified in oak barrels1,5 years bottle ageingIn Greek mythology, the Pleiades are the seven daughters of Atlas and the namesake of the Pleiades star cluster; therefore, the number seven plays a central role. Ancient authors also linked their rising and setting to agricultural and viticultural seasons. A winemaker who chooses "Les Pleiades" is thus alluding to several parcels of land that merge into a single unit, as well as to the agricultural-cosmic context.Jérôme Lefèvre: Meunier and Pinot Noir, Blanc de Noirs very strong on the structure, absolutely perfect for pairing with fish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€106.67 / 1 Liter)
Vauversin Ordage Cuvée Perpetuelle - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Big portion from perpetuum reserve Vinified in oak All champagnes have been vinified with indigenous yeasts and with no filtration. They are low in sulfite (less than 35mg/l). Riddling by hand in natural cellar! Tasting JUL20: wood influence, relatively present acidity, but not unpleasant, extremely complex, incredibly long! Tasting JUL21: exciting aromatics, powerful, masculine, dynamic character, very entertaining, great presence, great finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€107.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Courtin Éloquence 2019 - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom the single vineyard PolisotAged in equal parts in wood and stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3.5 yearsPeter Liem: Although the Chardonnays from the Aube are usually much fruitier and rounder than those from the Marne and Côte des Blancs, the Éloquence is characterised by being very austere. It is characterised by the typical acidity of Chardonnay and is an intense terroir champagne. In good vintages, it is one of the best produced on the Aube.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€107.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet Le Bois de Binson Extra Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1,5g/l Single plot Bois de Binson Old vines, average age 60 years (vineyard planted in 1956) Vintage cuvee with wines from 2014-2016 3 years of bottle aging
Content: 0.75 Liter (€108.00 / 1 Liter)
Henriet-Bazin Cuvée Hypolite Blanc de Blancs fût de chêne
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 4,5g/l At least 3 years of bottle maturity vinified in oak barrels Nicolas: "There is no special meaning behind this name. It's just a name that my wife Marie-Noelle and I really like. A long time ago we had the desire to mature our basic wine in wooden barrels (otherwise we still use enamel tanks but no stainless steel). At first we used used barrels from Burgundy, but this solution did not support our terroir as wine and barrels do not come from the same area. Next we bought new barrels, which were also made from French wood and hoped that our terroir could spread there and take possession of the wood. But we still weren't satisfied with that. There was still a lack of energy. Finally we found a manufacturer who agreed to make oak barrels from our forest. It was the only way for us to respect our terroir and make a champagne that only comes from our village. The oak was from the Chardonnay site of Villers-Marmery, so we made a single-variety Chardonnay cuvee. Hypolite on the label is well dressed, but more like a gentleman-farmer style because the character of the cuvée is stronger: strong but elegant. There is a “baby” oak on the front of the bike. Because he felled an oak for the barrel, he wants to plant a new one for the next generation. And because we work with the moon phase at every step, Hypolite searches for the moon to find the best place and the best moment for it." Tasting SEP20: Genreous prelude with present but fine wood aromas, salty towards the back, with honey and vanilla notes, slim in delivery due to low dosage, also has something classy, with minimally bitter notes, wonderful character! Still young at the moment, will become even more generous over time.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Ephémère
100% MeunierDosage 2g/lAged in Burgundy barrels for 10 monthsBottle ageing: At least 4.5 yearsNicola Oct25 on Vintage 19: Great clean, precise nose, monumental, incredible presence and pressure, super high quality, not fruity or herbaceous as is often the case with Meunier, compact red fruit, beautiful finish of subtle honey and smoky wood.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Les Rouges Maisons Blanc de Noirs 2020
100% Pinot NoirSingle plot in ChavotDosage: 2g/lVinified in small oak barrels
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Les Beaudiers Rosé de Saignée 2020
100% MeunierDosage: 3g/lPlots in Chavot with old vines (planted in 1953, 1958, and 1965)12-14h macerationNo malolactic fermentationBottle aging: 3-4 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Courtin Concordance 2019 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3 yearsNo added sulphur, old vines planted in 1968Tilman FEB25 (about vintage 2018): Funky, slightly herbaceous, nutty & very independent. A little dirty but at the same time creamy with a nice soft texture.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Courtin Cuvée Présence 2022 - Bio
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot BlancDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in PolisotMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 yearsTilman AUG24: The nose is stony, citrusy, pleasantly tart, slightly yellow-fruity and a little exotic fruit. Dark, slightly smoky on the palate, the fruit is rather restrained, but the structure is amazing. It is grippy, constantly evolves in the glass, takes up the whole mouth, but always remains fresh, mineral and salty. Fascinating length, something to ponder and savour!Tasting SEP21: Soft, charming, subtle wood, harmonious, soft, very well-integrated acidity. Pear, white flowers, floral (all typical of Pinot Blanc) - bottle is empty surprisingly quickly!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€109.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire La Rosière 2018 - Bio
100% Meunier Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels Single Vineyard La Rosiere Soils: argileux (illite) Alcoholic Fermentation: in oak barrels Malolactic Fermentation: no Bottle aging: 36 months under cork Dosage: Brut Nature
Content: 0.75 Liter (€111.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire La Sablonniere 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage: 0g/lFrom the single vineyard La SablonniereTerroir: limestone and clay (illite)Age of the vines: Approx. 40 yearsWithout malolactic fermentation3 years bottle ageing under corkAgeing in woodTilman OCT24: Lively acidity, beautifully taut, still youthful, compact. Storage potential!Fabio OCT24: Fresh apple sauce, lemongrass, rather light - nothing red-fruity, great length, tighter.
Benoit Marguet Cramant Grand Cru 2019 - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/lStylish, fresh, and highly mineral Blanc de Blancs from old vines. Aged in oak.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€111.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot La Tortelue
100% Pinot Noir Vintage: 2014 Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Unfiltered Min. 6 years bottle ageing Maturation: 100% small oak barrels for min. 8 monthsMatured under natural cork (sous liège) La Tortelue comes from a single vineyard with south-west exposure with a limestone clay soil. The rows are planted with vegetation all year round.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€112.00 / 1 Liter)