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.
Henriet-Bazin Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 5g/l Bottle maturation: 3 years Contains 30% reserve wines until 1968Terroir: Villers-Marmery Tasting 2023: Extremely long finish, creamy, nutty, generous, very high quality and multi-layered, strong, structure, great acidity Tasting JUL21: Very nice combination of creamy generosity and tight structure, very nutty finish, mature fruit, not superficial.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Domaine des Arondes Les Sentiers
75% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 5% MeunierDosage: 7g/litrePinot Noir & Meunier from Avenay-Val-d'Or (Premier Cru), Chardonnay from Avize & Oger (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 5 years60% reserve wines from a perpetuum reserve, started in 1996No malolactic fermentationNicola FEB25: Generous, aromatic, fresh and multi-layered. Fine notes of honey, among others. Soft.Tilman JUN24: Slightly yeasty, creamy, cereal-like, but also beautifully fresh and animating. Wonderfully balanced!Nicola JUN24: Soft flavour, nice acidity on the finish, well integrated, honey, creamy.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Luminosi'T Rosé
100% Meunier of which 1% Meunier Coteaux RougeDosage: 1.5g/l 20-30% reserve wines from perpetual reserve (start 2011)2 years bottle ageingTilman AUG24: The colour is relatively pale for a rosé due to the low proportion of red wine. The nose is initially reserved, opening up with air and revealing earthy, spicy and ripe fruit flavours. In contrast to other rosés, it is also significantly less red-fruity, with citrus zest and grapefruit instead. As always with Taillet, it has a lively and structuring acidity, which makes it light-footed. An unusual rosé with a strong character!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
JM Goulard Origine - Bio
60% Meunier, 40% Pinot NoirDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steel & wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 15 monthsNicola FEB25: Beautiful fruit, light-footed and fresh. Yet elegant & youthful. Beautiful, juicy drinkability.Tilman FEB25: Fruity and accessible with lots of structure and depth. Lean, fresh, drinkable and preciseNicola AUG24: Drinkable, juicy, balanced, lots of drinking pleasure.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard (Still Wine) Coteaux Blanc Vertus 2022
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% ChardonnayFrom VertusAged in wooden barrelsNicola FEB25: Very well made, balanced, relatively prominent expression of wood but well integrated, aromatic and creamy.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Originel
50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage: ca. 5g/lVinification: Stainless steel and concrete tanksBottle ageing: 2-3 yearsNicola JAN26: Beautifully open, harmonious, pleasant, balanced between maturity and freshness.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Brocard Dits-Lieux
75% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc, 5% ChardonnayDosage 1g/lAssemblage of ten different plotsMatured in stainless steel & 10% in 300 litre barrelsBottle ageing: At least 2 years30% reserve winesNicola MAI26 - Basis22: a softer release with more yellow fruit notes, pleasant and well-structured.Tobi MAI26 - Basis22: An open and very approachable nose with notes of ripe pear and subtle minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied and precise, yet with a smooth texture and an elegantly soft finish. Charming, clear, and very easy to drink.Nicola FEB24: Great nutty aromas, savoury, crisp, fine spice, nice freshness.David OKT23: Powerful and voluminous, present red fruit, good structure and lively acidity on the palate, balanced and accessible.Nicola OKT23: Super aromatic, drinkable, nutty, really nice, lots of power, yet straight
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Stillwein) Coteaux Champenois Rouge Pinot Noir La Sablonnière 2018 - Bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.67 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Les Fondamentaux - 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: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Delos
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 OKT23: A little darker than Pierre Moncuit's Hugues de Coulmet, more body, more power, more grip, a little darker, more distinctive, more mineral Antonio Galloni Vintage NV – 93P: The Brut is effusive, bright and focused. The added dosage in the Brut version versus the Extra Brut lends texture and resonance while enhancing all the orchard fruit, citrus and floral flavors. Ample and broad, with notable depth, the Brut is a pure and total delight.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Delos Extra Brut
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: 2g/l Awards: "Special wine of le Point" : 17,5/20 Nicola OCT23: Even more grip and character than the Delos Brut, cooler and darker in minerality Antonio Galloni Vintage NV – 92P: The Extra is fabulous. Bright and full of energy and sizzles with tension. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. The Extra Brut really comes alive with a bit of time in the glass. It's a style that works so well at Moncuit.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
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: 0.75 Liter (€58.00 / 1 Liter)
Piollot Cuvée de Réserve - Bio
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Dosage: 5,5g/l 50% réserve wines Vinified in emaille tank With malolactic fermentationTeam tasting FEB26: Nose: candied fruit, quince/pear, fresh bread crust, delicate nose, not too opulent; Palate: lovely acidity, stimulating, fine bubbles, subtle bitterness, yet beautifully rounded. Ideal as a food pairing.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Vauversin Aubeline - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 7g/l 2 years of bottle maturity 40% reserve wines vinified in oak Named after the grandmother of Laurent, that's why the dosage is a bit higher as this was en vogue these days. All champagnes have been vinified with indigenous yeasts and with no filtration. They are low in sulfite (less than 35mg/l) Riddling by hand . Tasting: Named after Laurent's grandmother, therefore it is slightly higher dosed, as this was so popular in the past. But it looks anything but sweet, but extremely charming, clean, clear, playful, floral, a little fruity, beautiful!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Sadi Malot - Brut Nature
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 1,8g/l Vinification: in steel tanks, malolactic fermentation 45% solera started in 1982 30 months bottle aging Filled without fining Nicola OCT23: Straightforward, aromatic, powerful, polished, yellow-fruity David OCT23: very clear, precise and fresh, unobtrusive aroma and noticeable depth, lasting drinking pleasure Nicola JUN23: tight, chalky, cool spice, nice slightly tart note at the back, little fruit but a little dried stone fruit, grip.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Janisson-Baradon Brut Grande Réserve
50% Pinot Noir, 50% ChardonnayVineyards in EpernayDosage: 7 g/lMade with malolactic fermentationBottle aging: at least 3 yearsThe combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir unites freshness and elegance with body and vinous character.Through a long aging period of at least three years on the lees, the Champagne develops a particularly fine perlage and complex aromas. Malolactic fermentation ensures a rounded, harmonious style with subtle brioche and fruit notes.In the glass, the Brut Grande Réserve is fresh, spicy, and creamy, with a pleasant balance of fruit, minerality, and fine structure.With a dosage of approximately 7–8 g/l, the Champagne remains dry yet approachable. It is ideal as an aperitif but also pairs wonderfully with seafood, fish dishes, or mild cheeses.Nicola MRZ26: Creamy, spicy and at the same time fresh champagne, great balance with hints of mature notes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Vauversin Original - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 4g/l 2 years of bottle maturity 40% reserve wines 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. Tasting FEB20: Super charming, drinkable, harmonious, round, fresh, straightforward, playful, crystal clear and still round Tasting JUL21: complex aromatic and fragrant, sublime, pleasant, restrained.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Henriet-Bazin Meunier Blanc de Noirs Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 7g/l 3 years of bottle maturity Single vineyard: La Sente au Beurre Terroir: Faverolles & Coëmy Tasting FEB20: juicy fruit with nice acidity, slightly tart, dark, i.e. not only a drinky spruce, also slightly slightly masculine, herbal, harmonious on the finish
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still wine) Coteaux Rouge V.V. Bout de la Ville Meunier 2016
Still wine - not Champagne100% MeunierVieilles VignesSingle Vineyard Bout de la Ville 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€59.20 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Pierry Rouge 2021
Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir Flinty clay, chalky subsoil Les Gouttes d’Or, Pierry planted in 1972 Harvest 15% whole cluster and 85% destemmed. In sandstone jars. Pre-fermentation maceration 3 to 4 days. Vatting for 15 days in total. Press wine added. Aging in oak barrels for 23 months. Bottled in August 2023 without filtration or fining. Only 304 bottles J.M. Sélèque: "An iconic place of our village, Les Gouttes d´Or is based on a complex soil at the bottom of the hill between ocher clay with flint and Campanian chalk. A typical geological mille feuille of Pierry." Nicola FEB23 (JG20): Exciting character: bacon, chocolate, smoky!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€59.33 / 1 Liter)
Antoine Grethen (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge "BOREAS" 2022 - Bio
Still wine made from 100% Meunier from the single vineyard “Au-dessus du village”. Soils of sand, marl and limestone. Spontaneous fermentation in used oak barrels, followed by one month of whole cluster maceration and subsequent aging in wood for 2 years (demi muids). 2 years of bottle aging. Minimal sulphur added. Unfined and unfiltered.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
Francis Orban Brut Préstige
60% Meunier 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 5g/l 50% Reserve wines Vinification in steel tanks 3 years of bottle aging With malolactic fermentation Nicola OCT23: Soft, creamy and buttery with white fruit and a nice nutty finish David Oct.23: Elegant expression, aromatic, creamy, Chardonnay gives brighter, fresher notes and lightness Nicola APR23: Mature, yellow stone fruit, notes of honey, generous, pleasant, aromatic, slightly herbal, pleasant acidity that is not so strongly present, nice nutty finish, has a very nice, calm charisma.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
Jean Velut Rosé
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 7g/l 2 years of bottle matutity Wines from one vintage Rosé d'Saignée: Maceration: 1-3 days Old vines from the oldest vineyard in Velut Single-variety Pinot noir from 50-year-old vines, based exclusively on base wines from a single vintage. Classic one to three day maceration, at least 24 months of yeast storage. A deep-colored, fruity rosé of lasting length and stature.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
Henriet-Bazin Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
100% Pinot Noir From two Grand Cru Terroirs: Verzenay und Verzy Dosage: 5g/l Bottle maturation: 3 years Contains 30% reserve wines until 1968 Tasting JUL20: Great mixture of generous wineiness and spicy-nutty-complex complexity thanks to the reserve wines. The latter reverberate for a few minutes and give the feeling of having something of very high quality in the glass (that's the way it is, but you almost have to say it because the price is so extremely cheap). Very harmonious, but also something strong-gripping mixes with it, i.e. has character. Slightly bitter but very pleasant. Tasting JUL21: Generous, full-bodied aromatics, ultra juicy, beguiling fruit, wonderful drinking companion
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)