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.
André Heucq HERITAGE Assemblage - 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: The nose is dominated by red fruit aromas with hints of cherry, currant and redcurrant, as well as light notes of yeast and pepper-nutmeg. In the mouth, full-bodied and juicy redcurrant and apple as well as light citrus notes and a little herbaceous spiciness, nice finish, a full-bodied cuvee with a lot of character and charm.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 00 Terre Blanche
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsBase 2020 with reserve wines from 2016, 2017, 2018Nicola Oct25 - Base 21: Super generous for 21, pleasant, you could think it was made of wood like the rest, generous, envelopingNicola Oct25 - Base 22: A bit more mature, more generous than 21, subtle marzipan, honey, almonds, sweetness without being sweetNicola FEB24: Rich, generous, strongly balanced aromatics, with grip and a salty finish, racy texture
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Domaine des Arondes Les Sentiers Rosé
100% Pinot Noir (of which 13% red wine)Dosage: 1g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNo malolactic fermentationNicola AUG24: Fresh, yet creamy, fruit on the second sip: cherry, slightly tart, relatively long, then structure, multi-layeredTilman JUN24: Elegant fruitiness of cherry and plum, fine perlage, mineral with beautiful length.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Brut Rosé Henriette
85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir Dosage: 7g/l Pierre Moncuit is famous for its Blanc de Blancs but it also produces an excellent Rosé. The grapes are from Le Mesnil (Chardonnay) and Ambonnay (Pinot Noir). The color is very light which is preferred by the family: “It's very easy to drink it in the afternoon instead of a cup of tea.“ says Nicole Moncuit and we agree! :) Nicola OCT23: Fine berries, mineral, elegant, very slightly dark note, which also makes it distinctive and somewhat full of character. This makes it also suitable as a meal companion! David OCT23: red berries and generous at the first impression, elegant and fresh vinosity, earthy persistent
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet L'Autentique
100% ChardonnayDosage: 1g/lVinified on fine lees in stainless steel tanksAged in the bottle for at least 5 yearsTilman AUG24 (on 2015): Restrained, slightly floral and citric nose, the palate is all the more powerful with a spiciness that is rather atypical for Chardonnay, very juicy, ripe citrus fruit and pleasantly tart zest flavours, precise acidity and a mineral finish. Gripping!Nicola AUG24 (on 2015): Insanely juicy, fresh, full of cool fruit, with a lot of stone on the finish, but not barren. Lively and vibrant.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Coteaux Champenois Rouge (Still Wine) Aÿ 2022
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom AÿAged in wooden barrels
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Huré Frères Invitation Extra Brut
40% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage 3,5g/l The entry, the "invitation" into the world of Huré Frères - representative of terroir, grape variety and the style of the winery
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.67 / 1 Liter)
Marteaux Guillaume Le Métisse
45% Chardonnay, 36% Meunier, 19% Pinot NoirDosage 3.5g/lAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 5 years14% reserve wine content, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no malolactic fermentationNicola OKT24: More mineral, robust and stony than Indigene, lighter aromas, pleasant light honey notes on the finish, long-lasting.Tilman OKT24: Elegant, mineral, stony, light.Fabio OKT24: Light aromas, mineral, beautiful complexity, good length.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Ultradition Extra Brut
60% Pinot Meunier30% Chardonnay10% Pinot Noir40% reserve wineDosage: 4.5 g/lAlcoholic fermentation in steel & woodPartial malolactic fermentationNicola AUG24: juicy, crisp, mineral, incredible drinkability with complexity!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Jean Velut Témoignage 2015
100% ChardonnayFrom three plots in Montgueux Dosage: 5g/lVinification in inox tank 8 years of bottle ageingTobi JUN26: A distinctly traditional expression with plenty of character. Mealy apple, mandarin, marzipan and nutty notes evoke the style of mature, old-school Champagne. Unpretentious, authentic and pleasantly distinctive. Nicola JAN25: Aged for eight years in the bottle, this allows the extremely elegant fruit to develop in a highly concentrated and captivating way. At the same time, the aging in stainless steel, the freshness of the Chardonnay, and the outstanding terroir ensure such delicacy and finesse that the Temoignage dances on the tongue like silk. Tasting FEB20 - vintage 2012: Currently young, spicy, yet elegant aromas, beautiful body, perfect for ripening, slight hints of honey, from a plot with old vines
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Pascal Doquet Champs Libres Premier Cru - Bio
56% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot NoirDosage: 3g/lChardonnay from Vertus, Pinot Noir from Vertus and Bergères-les-VertusAged in enamelled steel tanksMalolactic fermentation done4 years bottle ageing
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère 1er Cru - Rilly la Montagne
100% Pinot Noir85% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Rilly la MontagneSoil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 50 years Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère 1er Cru - Ludes
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 100% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Ludes Soil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 42 years Dosage : 0 g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Laborde Rosé
45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot NoirFrom vineyards in Nogent l'Abbesse Dosage: 5g/l Vinification: fermented in steel Filled without fining 36 months bottle agingTobi JUL26: Elegant and pleasantly understated, yet never boring. Delicate notes of red berries and forest fruits meet a light, almost lemonade-like freshness. The fruit isn't overpowering; instead, the wine is beautifully balanced and exceptionally inviting to drink.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Pertois-Lebrun L'extravertie Chouilly Grand Cru R21
100% Chardonnay Chouilly Grand CruDosage: 3,5g/l Vinified in oak barrels4 years bottle ageing
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Séduction Blanc de Blancs - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 40 months bottle ageing Vinification: 62% inox tanks, 30% oak-barrels, 8% concrete eggsOCT25: Great tension combined with a melting texture and aromatic freshness—top-notch! Nicola OCT24: Generous, rich, pleasant, creamy flavour.Tilman OCT24: Slight reduction, rich, creamy, but still fresh. Exciting interpretation of Chardonnay!Fabio OCT24: Compared to the Blanc de Noirs, more subtle in flavour, but again creamy on the palate, acid structure well integrated, slightly bitter on the finish. Smooth and balanced! Moritz OCT22: Warm and rich describes William Saintot's Blanc de Blanc perfectly. Beautiful buttery brioche notes with a little lemon zest and fresh vanilla give the powerful champagne a beautifully round and creamy body.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
JM-Massonnot Le Sachet de Graines Rosé
68% Meunier, 17% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir12% red wine aged in oak barrels for 12 monthsDosage 6g/l50% reserve winesNicola Apr24: Ultra drinkable without being kitschy or fruity, juicy, ultra drinkable, light-footed, playful
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
Louis Brochet Cuvée Alain Millésime 2018
60% Pinot Noir, 40% ChardonnayPinot Noir from the single vineyard Les Rosets in Ecueil & Chardonnay from the single vineyard Les Vouagnes in EcueilDosage 4g/lMatured in stainless steel & 10% Chardonnay in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsNicola OKT24 (Vintage 2016): Very nice, very long aftertaste of brioche and nuts, rich & fresh.Fabio OKT24 (Vintage 2016): Beautiful ripeness, nutty notes, very elegant, very long finish, complex and fine.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Pureté Brut Nature
35% Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir, 30% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom CúmieresAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 4 years50% Perpetuum Reserve Start 1970, no malolactic fermentationJP Geoffroy: Pureté is characterised by extreme authenticity; its pure finesse allows you to taste many details of the terroir expression, as well as the precise vinification. The pure expression of Meunier provides fruit and richness, while the other grape varieties contribute finesse and elegance. The perfect ripeness of the grapes gives this unadorned nature a spicy, iodised and straightforward expression, accompanied by a pleasant freshness and perfectly integrated acidity.Nicola OKT23: Barren, stony, with hints of maturation, lots of character, structure, slightly tart, dried fruitTasting FEB20: Straightforward, grippy and mineral, a typical zero dosage for lovers of clear, purist types of champagne.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.00 / 1 Liter)
Marteaux Guillaume Infusion Rosé
80% Meunier, 20% ChardonnayDosage 3.5g/lAged in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 3 yearsSpontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, mixed set, no malolactic fermentationNicola OCT24: Rather delicate fruit, slender, not so vinous, fresher, as the Meunier is pressed together with the Chardonnay.Tilman OCT24: Not as dark and bulky as I usually find Rose de Saignées, on the contrary, nice and fresh and mineral.Fabio OCT24: Very fine & elegant rosé, citrusy, super freshness, a pleasure to drink!Nicola APR24: Juicy, slim, very well structured, robust, great gastronomic rosé
Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuvée Gastronome 2020
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Chouilly (Grand Cru), Cramant (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru) and Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.00 / 1 Liter)
De Sousa Tradition Demi Sec - Bio
50% Chardonnay 40% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 40 g/l Variation of the Brut Tradition as Demi-Sec
Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.67 / 1 Liter)
De Sousa Brut Tradition - Bio
50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% MeunierDosage 5g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 15 months40% reserve wines, from 25-30 year old vines, not filtered
Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet Rosae Bansionensi Brut Nature
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l Single plots La Brusse (planted 1984) & Les Pierreuses (planted 1992) 99% Blanc de Meunier & 1% Rouge de Meunier (red wine) Old vines Aged in steel tanks and oak barrels 4 years of bottle aging
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)