Eric Rodez Cuvée de Crayères

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Dosage: 6g/l

Blended with 12 diverse base wines from 4 vintages
 
45-50% Reserve wine (20-25% vinified in small barrel)
 
Terroirs: Terroir d'Ambonnay: Les Bermonts, Le Moulin, Les cheminots, Les Grandes Ruelles, Le Noyer saint pys, les secs, Les Fournettes, La pierre aux larrons, Les agusons, Les Beurys....
Average age of the vines: 30 Years

Vinification: 70% in enamel tank, 30% in old barrel, 75% with malolactic fermentation, matured for up to 7 years on the lees
 
Domaine's entry level champagne, one that nonetheless displays a challenging complexity. Crisp & fruity (primarily apple) and nuanced.
 
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, Dosage 6g/l

Tasting FEB20: Very strong, made another leap forward since tasting a year ago, very dense, great 

Tasting JUL21: very complex release, very nutty, very layered, browned apple, slight ripeness, cool, great depth (Eric's language for minerality, chalk contact of vines, mouthfeel).