2012 Rodez Les Beurys Maceration

Entirely composed of Pinot Noir, the 2012 Champagne Blanc de Noirs Les Beurys was vinified in small oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation blocked and no filtration. The nose is concentrated and vinous, with an assertive Pinot Noir character of hay, plummy fruit, broth, and ripe cherry. The palate is dry, with a rounded mousse and mid-palate, notes of Anjou pear, savory broth, and fresh orange peel, balanced salinity, and a long, clean finish. This unfolds and evolves with beautiful complexity in the glass. Drink over the next 15-20 years. Based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, Eric Rodez and his son Mickaël lead this Pinot Noir-focused estate today and mark the eighth and ninth generations, respectively, in their family of winegrowers. Biodiversity is highly prioritized at this estate. They have been certified organic since 2012 through HVE (High Environmental Value) and have had biodynamic certification since 2015 through the Demeter organization. Eric attributes his farming practices and especially soil management to his time spent in Alsace. He also worked at Krug from 1978 through 1984.