Eric Rodez, Rosé Brut - NV

Name: Eric Rodez, Rosé Brut
Brand: Eric Rodez
SKU: 45116
Price: 114.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 45116 750 mL

With 80% of the initial fermentation taking place in barrel, you know you'll find an unusually complex Champagne. This rosé is complex and powerful on the palate and will make a robust partner alongside a seared duck breast.

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Color

Rosé

Vintage

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Montagne de Reims

Producer

Eric Rodez

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

The Rosé Brut from Eric Rodez is a rich, compelling, and complex Rosé from the limestone-rich soils in the village of Ambonnay. Pinot Noir rules the roost in this village, with fruit forward, structured wines like this one. The Pinot Noir is macerated on the skins, which gives the wine a rich, salmon hue and adds complexity and fullness. Chardonnay is added to the blend to lend beautiful elegance and finesse. 50-55% reserve wines are used, while 80% is fermented and aged in small barrel giving this wine nutty and sumptuous brioche notes. Aromas of strawberries, sour cherries, and raspberries show the fruit forward side of the wine, while cream, toasted hazelnuts, fresh almonds, and sourdough bread notes round this wine out. I must admit it's fantastic pairing with a seared duck breast with pomme frites.

- MHG

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