92 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs is made mostly from oak-vinified base wines without malolactic fermentation. Smokiness is all that subtly appears on the shy nose. The palate offers exquisitely fine mousse and more smokiness, and this is not your usual Blanc de Blancs because there is more body, more roundness yet boundless elegance. Concentration and depth are worn lightly. Bravo. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Drink: 2025-2035. (Lot: 04/2025) (Apr 2025)"
92 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2023 in France; 100% Ambonnay chardonnay; 31% 2018, 14% 2017, 17% 2016, 38% older reserves; 85% vinified in barrels, 15% in tanks; 10% malolactic fermentation; 2.5g/L dosage). Ambonnay is planted to 30% chardonnay and Eric Rodez has 32%. He has always described his blanc de blancs as more ‘masculine’ and his blanc de noirs as more ‘feminine’. The body of 2018 gives chardonnay the rounded generosity of pinot noir in the terroir of Ambonnay. A year and a half since my first tasting, it has heightened its depth of ripe peach, fleshy pear and almost pineapple, bolstered by all the honey and spice of age. Rodez captures the chalk minerality of the village to unite with nicely balanced acidity to build beautiful structure and energy on a finish of great length and line. A blanc de blancs ready for main course fare. (Edition VII; 2024)"
92 points La Revue du Vin de France: "A fairly vinous Chardonnay, the blanc de blancs is more built on toasted reduction. (2025)"
Producer notes: "Brut Champagne produced exclusively from several different harvests of Chardonnay. In fact, this cuvée normally sees five or six different vintages in order to ensure the same delicacy between years. Very flowery and delicate, and much more sensual than Champagnes made with strictly high percentages of Pinot Noir."
92 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2023 in France; 100% Ambonnay chardonnay; 31% 2018, 14% 2017, 17% 2016, 38% older reserves; 85% vinified in barrels, 15% in tanks; 10% malolactic fermentation; 2.5g/L dosage). Ambonnay is planted to 30% chardonnay and Eric Rodez has 32%. He has always described his blanc de blancs as more ‘masculine’ and his blanc de noirs as more ‘feminine’. The body of 2018 gives chardonnay the rounded generosity of pinot noir in the terroir of Ambonnay. A year and a half since my first tasting, it has heightened its depth of ripe peach, fleshy pear and almost pineapple, bolstered by all the honey and spice of age. Rodez captures the chalk minerality of the village to unite with nicely balanced acidity to build beautiful structure and energy on a finish of great length and line. A blanc de blancs ready for main course fare. (Edition VII; 2024)"
92 points La Revue du Vin de France: "A fairly vinous Chardonnay, the blanc de blancs is more built on toasted reduction. (2025)"
Producer notes: "Brut Champagne produced exclusively from several different harvests of Chardonnay. In fact, this cuvée normally sees five or six different vintages in order to ensure the same delicacy between years. Very flowery and delicate, and much more sensual than Champagnes made with strictly high percentages of Pinot Noir."
| Product SKU | 319630 |
| Producer | Rodez/Eric |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Vintage | NV |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 100% Chardonnay |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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