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.
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 (€164.00 / 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 (€164.00 / 1 Liter)
Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature MAGNUM - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 0g/l50% Réserve perpétuelleAged 2/3 in old wooden barrelsMalolactic fermentation done3 years bottle ageingTasting JUL21: Very powerful, lively, extremely long, light pleasant tart finish, very harmonious, dark chocolate.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Millésime 2010 Terre Extra Brut
53% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, 15% MeunierDosage 4g/lMeunier from the single vineyard Les Tiersaudes in CúmieresAged in 600l wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 12 yearsUnfiltered bottling, no malolactic fermentation, aged under cork, vines approx. 50 years oldJP Geoffroy: The complex nose reveals aromas of red and black currants and cherries, mingling with delicate hints of wood ageing, underpinned by vanilla, cinnamon and pear. Furthermore, citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin), peach and roasted apricots. The aromas on the palate are initially pure and of enormous density, interrupted by a hearty minerality. Then the Chardonnay presents itself with its palette of butter brioche and toast notes, which transition into coffee and chocolate.Tasting FEB20: Extremely complex, perfectly developed, currently still few tertiary aromas (aromas that develop during maturation such as dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, leather, etc.), very lively aromatics, powerful, spice, incredibly sparkling complexity. The freshness bubbles into the brain and provides a reboot!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut MAGNUM - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage 3g/l 67% Réserve perpétuelle Aged 2/3 in old wooden barrels Malolactic fermentation done 4 years bottle ageing Tasting JUL21: strong fruit aromas, dried fruits, strong acidity, strong character
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Sylve MAGNUM - Bio
50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 9 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurMoritz FEB24: appears a little spicy. We discover aromas of paprika, pepper, some stone fruit and damp forest soil. The mousse is very powerful. It is firm on the palate and shows very light ripe tones and a nice spiciness. On the finish, which, as with the other cuvées, just doesn't want to end, we find a nice, salty freshness.Nicola FEB24: Dark, earthy, full-bodied, still a little closed, salty.Tasting AUG22: Creamy with hints of butter croissant and very animatingly roasty. Initially a little rough and firm, air and time give it more and more drinkability and allow notes of Roiboosh tea, Palo Cortado, chocolate and nuts to shine through. Polarising but highly exciting!
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Millésime 2012 Terre Extra Brut
53% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, 15% MeunierDosage 4g/lMeunier from the single vineyard Les Tiersaudes in CúmieresAged in 600l wooden barrelsBottle ageing: at least 10 yearsUnfiltered bottling, no malolactic fermentation, aged under cork, vines approx. 50 years oldJP Geoffroy: The complex nose reveals aromas of red and black currants and cherries, mingling with delicate hints of wood ageing, underpinned by vanilla, cinnamon and pear. Furthermore, citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin), peach and roasted apricots. The aromas on the palate are initially pure and of enormous density, interrupted by a hearty minerality. Then the Chardonnay presents itself with its palette of butter brioche and toast notes, which transition into coffee and chocolate.Nicola OKT23: Terre 12 is a monument! Really strong, the acidity is not as present as in 08, initially a very light touch of honey, but then the beautiful freshness and perfectly integrated acidity fade into the background and culminate in a radiant, sublime finish – wonderful!Tasting FEB20 (About vintage 2010): Extremely complex, perfectly developed, currently still few tertiary aromas (aromas that develop during maturation such as dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, leather, etc.), very lively aromatics, powerful, spice, incredibly sparkling complexity. The freshness bubbles into the brain and provides a reboot!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Solessence Rosé MAGNUM
45% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir The Solessence blend + 10% of our Meunier maceration + 5% of our PinotNoir Coteaux Champenois Dosage: 2g/lTerroir : Pierry/ Moussy/ Epernay/ Mardeuil/ Dizy/ Boursault/ Vertus• Meunier Infusion : Les Charmiers - Pierry 1er Cru• Pinot Noir Coteaux : Les Gayères - Pierry 1er CruSoils : Mostly flinty clay on chalky subsoilVinification: 50% Stainless steel tank, 50% Oak barrels.Réserve perpétuelle : 40% Aging: 2 years (0,75l) , 3 years (1,5l) JM-Seleque: "The fruity flavor of the Meunier, the handsome of Pinot Noir, the freshness ofour Solessence blend. The harmony of flavors." Lukas FEB23: On the nose raspberry, strawberry and some peach. In the mouth raspberry and currant, backed by a very nice acidity and light notes of yeast and wood. Very nice drinking flow with good freshness, makes a very good food companion. Tasting JUL21: extremely juicy, light tannins, rosé character yet fresh Tasting FEB20: Basis 2017 - Soft and very harmonious, different components all perfectly integrated, despite beautiful fruit you don't think of fruit, fruit etc.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart L’Artiste '20 - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 0g/lThe terroir plays a special role here: deep-rooted Chardonnay vines from various 1er Cru plots give Léclapart the opportunity to let not only the purist of his cellar work, but also the original of the vineyard speak from his Champagne - soil and rock. Vinification takes place in equal parts in used barriques and in enamel tanks. Equipped with Zero Dosage, this Chardonnay masterfully conveys the style of the House of Léclapart.The fact that Léclapart was only able to harvest very small quantities over several vintages due to weather conditions underscores just how great the challenges are in Champagne for winemakers working organically and biodynamically. Therefore, we had to wait until 2024 for the next vintage of L'Artiste! L'Artiste is made from Chardonnay from vines 30 to 50 years old. The specific plot from which this wine comes varies from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée "a discovery of terroir": he is not looking for a specific expression here, but wants to learn more about the terroir of Trépail. Peter Liem: L’Artiste, is generally made from chardonnay vines between 30 and 50 years old, but the particular parcels vary from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée “a discovery of terroir”: “I’m not looking for anything in particular,” he says. “I’m just trying to learn about the terroir of Trépail.” Half of the wine for L’Artiste is vinified in old barriques, while the other half is made in enameled steel.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Herbert & Co. CUVE X 2.0 Millésime 2016
100% ChardonnayFrom Verzenay and Mailly (Grand Cru)Dosage: 2g/lAging: 9 months in barrique (225l)Bottle aging: 7 years2000 bottles producedNicola OKT25: Strong color in the glass. Very aromatic while maintaining elegance and freshness, becoming more generous with some air: various citrus fruits with notes of brioche and pastries. Creamy texture and yet precise. Full-bodied, really exciting!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte de Grattegeline Millésime 2019
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Avirey-LingeyMaturation in barriqueBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and without added sulphitesTilman FEB25: Typical Dosnon reduction, slightly smoky, with very subtle vanilla on the nose. Fresh on the palate, but still with great, restrained fruit. Very mineral Pinot Noir interpretation, clearly chalky impression. Enormous length even now, superbly balanced between the juicy fruit flavours and striking mineral acidity. 2019 is really fun! Two days later from the same bottle: reduction and smoke have almost disappeared, but the wood is more present, but here too it is not intrusive, but always a great symbiosis with the light red fruitiness. The minerality also comes through even more strongly, promising great potential!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Françoise Martinot BISTROTAGE 13 Blanc de Noirs "Affinage Prolongé" - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 7 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€168.00 / 1 Liter)
Labruyere Prologue Extra Brut MAGNUM
69% Pinot Noir 31% Chardonnay Dosage: 0,8g/l From the plots Les Potences, Les Longues Raies, Les Rochelles, Champs Saint Martin in Verzenay 27% reserve wines 20% aged in wooden barrels at Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy Five years of bottle agingNicola OCT24: Super nice nuttiness, very complex vinosity, insanely strong, complex, profound cuvée, although only the beginning! Fresh & crisp.Tilman OCT24: Tension between yeast and freshness, rather on the sparser side, melting at the back, hints of red fruit, elegant, red fruit lingers, great length!Fabio OCT24: Brioche, yeastiness in the nose, little fruit, super fresh on the palate, crisp acidity, super dry, but super balance, nice length. Nicola JUN22: Nicely spicy, complex aromas of dried fruit, toasted aromas, coherent character, very harmonious and elegant, Long lasting nutty finish. Winery: The powerful structure of Pinot Noir is enlivened by the tension of Chardonnay. Moritz OCT22: The Cuvée Prologue is the entry point of the Domaine Labruyere. Getting started is an absolute understatement. As soon as you smell it for the first time, your eyebrows will be raised. Such complexity is not expected from the "base" cuvée of a domaine. It is immediately clear that the champagne Prologue is incredibly fresh and playful. Some cooked rhubarb and red apple are balanced beautifully with a slight herbaceous note. The first sip surprises as the wine is incredibly precise yet super juicy. The nose is reflected magnificently on the palate. The Prologue is deep, superbly balanced, and despite its complexity, accessible and charming. Aperitif character at a high level.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€84.67 / 1 Liter)
Vouette & Sorbée Saignée de Sorbée Brut Nature R20 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak At least 3 years of bottle maturity
Content: 0.75 Liter (€173.33 / 1 Liter)
Tarlant La Vigne d'Or Blanc de Meunier 2006
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l 8-12 years of bottle maturity This cuvee la Vigne d'Or (The Golden Vine) comes from vines growing for more than 65years on a chalky-clay subsoil - the Sparnacian. This exceptional terroir, only to be found in the Marne valley, allows the Pinot Meunier grape to express itself with rare beauty. Tarlant: "You will never forget tasting this astonishing and intense Champagne." Terroir: Vineyard "Pierre de Bellevue" in Oeuilly (Marne valley), Sparnacien soils (chalk mixed with clay). Vinification: Vinification in 4-wine oak barrels. Barrel fermentation with the lees regularly stirred back into the wine. Remains in barrels until May.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€176.00 / 1 Liter)
Robert Moncuit Reserve Perpetuelle MAGNUM
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak barrels With malolactic fermentation Robert Moncuit started the Réserve Perpétuelle, which is always replenished with wines from the new vintage, in 2006. This cuvée, which is created in a similar way to the Solera process, is also 100% Chardonnay from Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. Malolactic fermentation is not stopped. Each year, about 40 percent is removed and bottled. The duration of yeast aging is about five years. The style is complex and elegant, very finely balanced with three grams of dosage. Brioche and lime blossoms, on the palate the Réserve Perpétuelle makes proper pressure, has mineral traction and a lot of charm. High level.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€89.33 / 1 Liter)
Paul Bara Millesime 2018 MAGNUM
90% Pinot Noir, 10% ChardonnayDosage 8g/lPinot Noir & Chardonnay from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 4 yearsNo malolactic fermentationJanne MAI25: The vintage is open, vinous and subtle, earthy and dark flavours. Overall very accessible and already very enjoyable to drink.Tasting FEB21: Powerful, full-bodied champagne with good fullness on the palate, harmonious structure, well balanced, open and accessible with a clear style
Content: 1.5 Liter (€90.00 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Millesimé 2010 - Bio
80% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lMaturation in stainless steel & wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Balanced with a beautiful brioche flavour. Some salted almond with gentle acidity.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Partition 2013 - 2ème Lecture
Late 2nd Release of Partition 2013! ASSEMBLAGE : 72 % Chardonnay • 14 % Meunier • 14 % Pinot Noir TERROIR : Vertus 1er Cru • La Justice plantée en 1950 Dizy 1er Cru • Moque-bouteille plantée en 1985 Epernay • Les Frileux plantée en 1959 Mardeuil • Les Basses Ronces plantée en 1982 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Tartières /Les Porgeons plantée en 1990 et 1985 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gouttes d’Or plantée en 1951 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gayères plantée en 1975 SOLS : Argiles limoneux, argiles à silex, sous-sol crayeux VINIFICATION : 100% en fûts de chêne. Sans collage, ni filtration. VIEILLISSEMENT : Caspulle courronne - 10 ans (75CL) DOSAGE : 2g/L - Extra Brut only 525 bottles EN QUELQUES MOTS : Selection of 7 plots, from 7 oak barrels like 7 musical notes to create a harmonious blend, a Score. Very complete, complex assemblage character, everything should be in its place without any component standing out
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Nicole Moncuit V.V. Extra Brut 2008
One of the absolute finest blends the estate has to offer: Each vintage champagne from Nicole Moncuit Vielle Vigne is made from 90 year old vines from a single vineyard in Les Chétillons, one of the most prized vineyards in Le Mesnil. This champagne is produced only for exceptional vintages. 100% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Antonio Galloni Vintage 2006 – 94P: The Cuvée Nicole VV emerges from old vines in Les Chétillons, one of the most renowned lieu-dits in Mesnil. More of a wine than a Champagne, the VV possesses notable textural richness and gravitas, both of which build with a bit of time in the glass. This is a terrific choice for readers who enjoy Champagnes with the complexity that develops in bottle over time. Ratings: For 2006: Gold Medal at Effervescents du Monde 2020 + Top 10 For 2005: Gold medal at Effervescents du Monde 2017 + Top10
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Partition 2014 - 2ème Lecture
Late 2nd Release of Partition 2014! ASSEMBLAGE : 72 % Chardonnay • 14 % Meunier • 14 % Pinot Noir TERROIR : Vertus 1er Cru • La Justice plantée en 1950 Dizy 1er Cru • Moque-bouteille plantée en 1985 Epernay • Les Frileux plantée en 1959 Mardeuil • Les Basses Ronces plantée en 1982 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Tartières /Les Porgeons plantée en 1990 et 1985 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gouttes d’Or plantée en 1951 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gayères plantée en 1975 SOLS : Argiles limoneux, argiles à silex, sous-sol crayeux VINIFICATION : 100% en fûts de chêne. Sans collage, ni filtration. VIEILLISSEMENT : Caspulle courronne - 10 ans (75CL) DOSAGE : 2g/L - Extra Brut only 525 bottles EN QUELQUES MOTS : Selection of 7 plots, from 7 oak barrels like 7 musical notes to create a harmonious blend, a Score. Very complete, complex assemblage character, everything should be in its place without any component standing out
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères "Meslier & Pinot" Rosé de Maceration 2020
50% Petit Meslier, 50% Pinot NoirDosage: 0g/lOne day of joint macerationVinification in wooden barrelsUnfined and unfiltered336 bottles produced
Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Emmanuel Brochet Rosé d'Assemblage L22 - Bio
100% MeunierDosage 1-3g/lMaturation in used barriquesBottle ageing: 18-24 monthsunfined & unfiltered
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Jacquesson Cuvée 743 Dégorgement Tardif
60% Pinot Noir and Meunier, 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Base year: 2015 89 months on the lees under natural cork Jacquesson: 60% of the harvest came from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers and Champillon and 40% from Avize and Oiry. Winter and much of spring were wet and mild. This was followed by a period of drought and heatwaves which lasted until mid-August. Alternating periods of wet and cool conditions and hot, dry weather characterised the rest of the growing season. We harvested a perfectly ripe and healthy crop from 10th-30th September. Yields were modest, acidity levels adequate and the quality consistently high making this a truly splendid harvest. We can really feel the essence of Pinot in this blend which is made up of reserve wines from the cuvées N°742 to 735.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)