Eric Rodez

Cuvée des Crayères Brut Grand Cru Ambonnay Chardonnay Pinot Noir

9.2106 ratings
9.136 pro ratings
Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

This is for Eric Rodez's Empreinte Noire 2007. A blend of 62/38 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay from best parcels from six vineyards of the best year - 2007. Strawberry, red cherry, honey, honeysuckle, and pronounced toasty characters. Low acidity, medium+ intensity and finish.

This is for Eric Rodez's Empreinte Noire 2007. A blend of 62/38 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay from best parcels from six vineyards of the best year - 2007. Strawberry, red cherry, honey, honeysuckle, and pronounced toasty characters. Low acidity, medium+ intensity and finish.

Nov 11th, 2019
Matt

Wow, just gorgeous for the price. Generous, balanced, layered. Intelligent use of wood here, adds a subtle richness and intrigue. Asian pear, melon, citrus, cherry blossoms, wet chalk, hazelnut, cured meat, sea spray, brioche, cream. Noticeable autolysis character. Nice weight and concentration for entry NV, reminiscent of Ouriet, and there’s an influence from Krug that’s apparent to me. 50 PN 50 CH (1..17-08?) 11/2016 disgorgement

Wow, just gorgeous for the price. Generous, balanced, layered. Intelligent use of wood here, adds a subtle richness and intrigue. Asian pear, melon, citrus, cherry blossoms, wet chalk, hazelnut, cured meat, sea spray, brioche, cream. Noticeable autolysis character. Nice weight and concentration for entry NV, reminiscent of Ouriet, and there’s an influence from Krug that’s apparent to me. 50 PN 50 CH (1..17-08?) 11/2016 disgorgement

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.2

Clean and mineral with awesome texture

Clean and mineral with awesome texture

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Lee Pitofsky

notes of exotic flowers, whipped cream, citrus fruits, lovely chalky minerality

notes of exotic flowers, whipped cream, citrus fruits, lovely chalky minerality

Mar 12th, 2017
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.2

Staff meeting warmup...awesome floral note, dense texture

Staff meeting warmup...awesome floral note, dense texture

Feb 2nd, 2017
Christopher Olin

Beeeefy

Beeeefy

Dec 5th, 2015
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

6.1

Corked

Corked

Nov 15th, 2015
web bond

Simple, straightforward, not a lot of depth and complexity.

Simple, straightforward, not a lot of depth and complexity.

Jun 1st, 2015
p w
9.2

consistently delicious; lime & spice - preferable to current-release mv

consistently delicious; lime & spice - preferable to current-release mv

Feb 6th, 2015
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.9

50/50 blend of PN & Cha ; bright clean apple, pear and lemon w clean palate and mouthwatering acidity. 25% oak aging; finish is rich And mouthfilling & at this price it sure beats many bigger producers

50/50 blend of PN & Cha ; bright clean apple, pear and lemon w clean palate and mouthwatering acidity. 25% oak aging; finish is rich And mouthfilling & at this price it sure beats many bigger producers

Oct 4th, 2014