Eric Rodez, Champagne Ambonnay Brut Cuvee des Grands Vintages (Base 2016), NV so102824 test Dense and refined

Dense and refined

bistro-style wines of old California

Serve it with a slight chill and it sings

The 2020 vintage is perfumed and bright up front: rose petal

and made with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon

Eric Rodez, Champagne Ambonnay Brut Cuvee des Grands Vintages (Base 2016), NV so102824 test Dense and refinedWhen a former Krug enologist returned to manage his family's Champagne house, continuity met ambition. Eric Rodez ferments the vast majority of his blend in barrelsa commitment to texturewhile reserve wines spanning multiple vintages add layered complexity to this Grand Cru cuve. Pinot Noir's power (the dominant grape) is balanced by Chardonnay's elegance, restrained malolactic fermentation, and just 1. 5 g L dosage. Biodynamically farmed from a