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Champagne Roland Champion Èclat de Craie Grand Cru Brut NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceThe Champion family have been growing grapes in Chouilly since the 18th century, with the house now run by Francois and his two daughters. They used to sell their wines to the big Champagne houses but are now keeping some back to produce their own wines. They manage 18 hectares of vine, primarily in Chouilly. This BdB comes entirely from Chouilly, base year 2016 supplemented by reserves, with at least 3 years on lees before disgorge January 2022 with 4 g/L. Ripe and cushioned, with toasted brioche, vanilla wafer, green apple, and lemon over a meringue base, lingering long with chalk dust. An excellent example of the riper, richer, yet still riveting Chouilly.Tasted: 09 June 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
