{"title":"Wine from Roland (Champagne Champion)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/champion_cellar-100x200.jpg?v=1773592447\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champagne Champion Roland Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis small grower is located in the Grand Cru Village of Chouilly, in the `Cote des Blancs`. The vineyard of Chouilly has a south, southeast sun exposure, which gives the chardonnay its delicate aromas.\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1951 by Andre Champion, his son Roland expanded the company by purchasing some new land, and gave his name to the family house of Champagne. François is the third generation of the family and continues in his father’s footsteps. He is the enologist and currently runs the company. He farms their 18 hectares (44.5 acres) and blends wines resulting from different parcels and various vintages to elaborate his Cuvees.\u003cbr\u003eThe property consists of 40 different parcels planted with the following grape types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay: 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier: 22%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir: 8% in the commune of Verneuil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested manually, which is the rule in Champagne. Then, the grapes are immediately pressed in-site to avoid oxidation and preserve the quality of the grapes.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is aged in their cellar made of chalk where the constant temperature is 1012°C (50\/54°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction is 85,000 bottles (7,000 cases) yearly, part of which is sold “sur latte” to negociants. The remaining 35,000 bottles are sold under their own name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey produce the following wines:\u003cbr\u003eNV Brut, Blanc de Blanc: 25% of production\u003cbr\u003eVintage Champagne, Speciale Club Carte Noire: 70% of production\u003cbr\u003eRose Brut: 5% of production\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently, all wines are 90% pre-sold to an adoring French clientele. Daughter Carole Champion represents the fourth generation to continue with the property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roland-champion-grand-cru-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Roland Champion Grand Cru Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV is aged for minimum 30 months (the minimum for NV is 15 months). This cuvee is made from 100% Chardonnay and is produced from the free run juice only. The current release is the result of the blend of the 2005, the 2006 and the 2007 vintage. Fresh and delicate, its fine bubbles and wide range of aromas will be perfect as an aperitif. This Champagne will also match very well with seafood and shellfish. dosage : 8 grams per liter ageing : 30 months on laths Even if it doesn't say on the label, 100% of the production is RD (Recently Disgorged) Total Production for this Cuve : 1,500 cases (9 liter equivalent) per year Reviews: Golden yellow . Lively, fruity, toasty leesy aromas of honeyed brioche and apple tart with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, snappy lemon curd, nougat, and chalk finish with silky, soft, fruit tannins. A classic example of blanc de blanc champagne, delicious.- Beverage Testing institute , 93 Spiced with ground anise and ginger accents, this offers notes of poached pear, lemon meringue pie, hazelnut and stony mineral. Very elegant and well-meshed throughout, with a silky finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,500 cases made. AN - Wine Spectator 92 This cuve made from 100% Chardonnay offers a fresh aromatic nose of light toast, dried yellow fruit and nuances of yeast. On the palate it has a creamy mouth feel of toasted nuts and rich autolytic notes. This is a beautiful wine, rich and complex. International Wine review 92 Small grower. Autumn fruits dominate the aromas of this wine, which is blatantly more like a wine than we normally expect a champagne to be. Some may find that unexpected and even off-putting, while others will find it intriguingly delicious. - Washington Post - EXCELLENT Roland Champion is a small family-owned producer, now with the fourth generation, in the village of Chouilly (shoo-ee), which has only Grand Cru vineyards. Made from 100 percent chardonnay grapes, this Champagne offers ethereal grace and poise and harmony if I were fighting a duel tonight, I would ask for this Champagne as my last beverage. The nose here is about the richness of warm biscuits and hazelnuts, dried fruit and spice, like a Platonic, ineffably light fruitcake in the mouth, however, its about a structure that encompasses an incredible marriage of power and elegance, like the delicacy and strength of the finest bone china. And theres something porcelain-like about this Champagne, in its notable crisp, lively character, its transparency and its slightly chalky, shale-like mineral elements. Forget the Champagnes that come on with heavy toasty, caramel qualities here, instead, is a wealth of subtlety and nuance touched with a racy, dynamic edge. Exceptional. Biggerthanyourhead.net\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948709441583,"sku":"7757","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/nv_eclat_de_craie_hq_label.jpg?v=1771482733"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-cuvee-aramis-brut-nv","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Cuvee Aramis Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e24 Hour SaleRoland Champion Champagne Cuvee Aramis Brut is made from 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. Very nice effervescence, fine bubbles - A nose spawn with notes of mature fruits such as quince and yellow fruits jelly. Aromas of biscuits and honey at the end of the palate, which remains supple, well structured, and with a beautiful length. Black grapes from Verneuil and Vandire in the Marne Valley, argilo-limestone soil. Chardonnay grapes from Chouilly, Grand Cru from the famous Ctes des blancs, limestone soil and subsoil. Review: Brilliant pale yellow straw . Lively, complex aromas of honeyed biscuit, buttery praline, and poached Asian pear with a supple, lively, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an elegant, long creme brulee, white balsamic reduced lemon, spiced nuts and tangerines, and grassy earth and minerals finish with well-integrated, fine tannins. A layered and vibrant champagne with cascading waves of fresh and mature flavors. - Beverage Testing Institute (November 19th 2012), 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948742733871,"sku":"9839","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/cuvee_aramis_label.jpg?v=1771483053"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-brut-rose-carat-nv","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Brut Rose Carat NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Brut Rose Grand Cru NV is the blend of 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir.The Champagne rose shows an orange salmon coming from the red wine base. The pinot meunier brings red fruit aromas of strawberry and raspberry with hints of spices. The palate is juicy and harmonious with good depth and minerality. A delicate balance between Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.It is a blend of 93% White juice (made from 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir) and 7% Pinot Noir red wine. The grapes used to produce the Coteaux Champenois red wine are coming from their vineyards near the Village of Verneuil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948746698799,"sku":"10870","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/roland_champion_champagne_rose_carat_hq_bottle.jpg?v=1771483135"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-le-mont-aigu-chardonnay-brut-nature-2017","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Le Mont Aigu Chardonnay Brut Nature 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Le Mont Aigu Chardonnay Brut Nature is made from 100% Chardonnay.Grand Cru Chouilly from a single parcel called Montaigu.Aged in Oak barrels for 10 months on the fine lees and then, aged sur lattes for 3 years. Brut Nature : no liqueur d'expedition (zero dosage) This 100% oaked chardonnay will be perfect with salmon cooked in a parchment paper en papillote, as well as roasted bone marrow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949139947567,"sku":"449219","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/champagne_champion_mont_aigu_chardonnay_2017_hq_bottle_c200033f-a37a-4a04-8c5a-7313c15d8f68.jpg?v=1771489882"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-special-club-grand-cru-2018","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Special Club Grand Cru 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Special Club concept started in 1971. A dozen wine growers from some old families of Champagne had an idea to familiarize people with the originality of the Champagne de Vigneron (Champagne of wine grower), thanks to prestigious vintages.In the beginning, they created an association called the Club des Viticulteurs Champenois and chose a bottle with a special shape, created exclusively for them used only by then. In 1988, they changed the bottle and the label. In 1999, the Club changed its name to Club Trsor of Champagne.The Club Trsors comprises 28 artisan wine makers, selected from the finest areas of the Champagne region, each one recognized for the quality of their work. The Club Trsors is the only organization in Champagne to select its members according to a set of unrelenting quality standards:ulliEach wine maker must make their champagnes entirely in his, or her, own premises and cellars. Furthermore, the champagne must be made exclusively from grapes harvested in his, or her, own vineyards.liliEach wine maker is devoted to his work and passionately protects the quality and the unique character of his own terroir.liliThe jury of oenologists and wine professionals who select the champagnes demand irreproachable quality in both the work in the vineyard and the wines.liliEach champagne is subject to two blind tastings (once at the still wine stage before bottling and again after 3 years ageing in bottle) by a panel of passionate and distinguished oenologists and wine makers. 4 years aging minimum is required.liliA Special Club champagne may only be made in outstanding vintage years.liulRoland Champion's Special Club selection has rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden with buttery and fruity aromas. 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