{"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\u003e\r\n\tRoland 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tFresh 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tdosage : 8 grams per liter\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tageing : 30 months on laths\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tEven if it doesn't say on the label, 100% of the production is RD (Recently Disgorged)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTotal Production for this Cuvée : 1,500 cases (9 liter equivalent) per year\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Golden yellow color. 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Beverage Testing institute , 93 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"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\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Spectator  92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This cuvée 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cu\u003eInternational Wine review \u003c\/u\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92+ pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- \u003cu\u003eWashington Post \u003c\/u\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eEXCELLENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"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, it’s about a structure that encompasses an incredible marriage of power and elegance, like the delicacy and strength of the finest bone china. And there’s 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. \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cu\u003eBiggerthanyourhead.net \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948709441583,"sku":"F4EE890000CHM","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-blanc-blancs-grand-cru-2004","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Blanc Blancs Grand Cru 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Roland Champion Champagne Blanc Blancs Grand Cru 2004 Vintage is aged for 6 years (instead of the minimum 36 months required by law). This cuvee is made from 100% Chardonnay (this grape ages very well) and is produced from the free run juice only. The grapes used result from parcels that have the best maturity. This Champagne, with its delicate brioche-like notes, shows a flawless balance. Very nice vintage. It matches magnificently with foie gras!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left:13.5pt;\"\u003e\r\n\t\"Hints of quince paste, honey, dried apricot and brioche mix in this finely knit and well-balanced Champagne. Vibrant and focused, with a minerally base note and an almond-laced finish. Drink now through 2024. 3,000 cases made. –AN\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Spectator (November 30, 2012), \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e92 pts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left:13.5pt;\"\u003e\r\n\t\"Pale yellow.  Fresh citrus fruits, jasmine and licorice on the mineral-accented nose.  Fleshly but lithe and focused on the palate, offering intense lemon and orange flavors and deeper notes of pear skin and honey.  Gains weight with air and finishes with strong mineral cut and lingering floral nuances.  This Champagne is aging slowly and will be even more interesting with five more years of bottle age. \"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (Josh Raynolds, November\/December 2012), \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e92 pts\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948740538415,"sku":"F4EE890009CHM","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-special-club-grand-cru-2007","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Special Club Grand Cru 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Special Club concept started in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tA dozen of 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tIn the beginning, they created an association called the “Club des Viticulteurs Champenois” and chose a bottle with a special shape created only for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tIn 1988, they changed the bottle and the label. The current packaging has been the same since 1988. In 1999, the Club changed its name to “Club Trésor of Champagne”.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTo be a member of this Club, Champagne producers have to elaborate their Cuvées in their own facility, meaning the pressing, bottling, ridding, disgorging, etc., have to be done at the domaine\/estate. Then, only the Recoltants-Manipulants are accepted.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tEverybody has to respect the Club’s rules to ensure the quality. These rules include:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t* Only vintages\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t* Two tastings to control the quality: the first one after the blending, when the wine is still “Vin Clair” (juice) and another after the 3 years (or more) of ageing “sur lattes”.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThere are 26 members, each of whom can produce his Special Club with his own techniques: \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t* blending or “monocru” (only one grape variety)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t* “blanc de blancs” or “blanc de noirs”; ageing from 3 to 10 years, brut or extra-brut.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tdosage : 6 grams per liter\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tageing : 6 years on laths\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tEven if it doesn't say on the label, 100% of the production is RD (Recently Disgorged)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"(all chardonnay from the grand cru Chouilly) Light yellow with a faint green tinge. Spicy, mineral-driven aromas of Meyer lemon, orange, toasted grain and white flowers, plus a hint of anise. Dry, sharply focused citrus and orchard fruit flavors are complemented by talc and honey, with zesty mineral lift and back-end grip. Very young but lively and easy to drink, with gentle finishing fruitiness and excellent length. (I retasted the 2000 Blanc de Blancs Brut and it is showing very pretty, mineral-driven citrus and floral character, with good finishing cut and grip. It is evolving slowly and looks set for a long life in a cool cellar.)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Dec. 09), 92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"This 100% Chardonnay displays a yellow-gold hue and aromas of honey, grilled nuts, and minerals. On the palate it has a soft creamy texture with orchard fruit, grain, and autolytic flavors. It is bright and crisp with a clean mouth feel and has a long persistent finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- I-WineReview.com (December 2011),\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e92 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"A tightly knit, vivid Champagne, with a supple texture and vibrant acidity buoying its apple, yeast, lemon and savory flavors. This has substance and class, if balanced on the sharp side. Give this time or enjoy with shellfish and oysters. Best from 2011 through 2018. 300 cases made. –BS\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Spectator (Web Only 2010),\u003cstrong\u003e 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"In perfect balance now, this is a great expression of mineral-driven Chardonnay. Its acidity is a vehicle for the crisp flavors of pear and lime, with a hint of ginger. 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Aromas of biscuits and honey at the end of the palate, which remains supple, well structured, and with a beautiful length.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t \u003cspan\u003eBlack grapes from Verneuil and Vandière in the Marne Valley, argilo-limestone soil. Chardonnay grapes from Chouilly, “Grand Cru” from the famous “Côtes des blancs”, limestone soil and subsoil.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Brilliant pale yellow straw color. 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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Beverage Testing Institute (November 19th 2012), 95 pts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948742733871,"sku":"F4EE890008PUM","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/champagne-secret-d-aramis.jpg?v=1789279236"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-brut-rose-carat-nv","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Brut Rose Carat NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Brut Rose Grand Cru NV is the blend of \u003cspan\u003e33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Champagne rose shows an orange salmon color 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948746698799,"sku":"F4EE890003CHM","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":"r-champion-champagne-blanc-blancs-grand-cru-2004-1-6l","title":"R. 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It matches magnificently with foie gras!\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tdosage : 6 grams per liter\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tageing : 8 years on laths\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tEven if it doesn't say on the label, 100% of the production is RD (Recently Disgorged)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTotal Production for this Cuvée : 3,000 cases (9 liter equivalent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eFinely balanced and fresh, with a creamy bead and rich notes of toasted brioche and grated coconut, layered with flavors of apple pie, smoked almond and candied ginger. 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Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eTo be a member of this Club, Champagne producers have to elaborate their Cuvées in their own facility, meaning the pressing, bottling, ridding, disgorging, etc., have to be done at the domaine\/estate. Then, only the Recoltants-Manipulants are accepted. Everybody has to respect the Club’s rules to ensure the quality. These rules include: * Only vintages * Two tastings to control the quality: the first one after the blending, when the wine is still “Vin Clair” (juice) and another after the 3 years (or more) of ageing “sur lattes”. 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Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eTo be a member of this Club, Champagne producers have to elaborate their Cuvées in their own facility, meaning the pressing, bottling, ridding, disgorging, etc., have to be done at the domaine\/estate. Then, only the Recoltants-Manipulants are accepted. Everybody has to respect the Club’s rules to ensure the quality. These rules include: * Only vintages * Two tastings to control the quality: the first one after the blending, when the wine is still “Vin Clair” (juice) and another after the 3 years (or more) of ageing “sur lattes”. There are 26 members, each of whom can produce his Special Club with his own techniques: * blending or “monocru” (only one grape variety) * “blanc de blancs” or “blanc de noirs”; ageing from 3 to 10 years, brut or extra-brut. 4 year ageing minimum Strict selection of plots only made out of our old vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\"This firm version is enriched by flavors of poached apple, slivered almond and candied kumquat, with an exotic hint of dried papaya riding the lively bead. Chalky finish. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made. \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e- Wine Spectator (web only 2015), 91 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948836548655,"sku":"F4EE8900021CHM","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/specialclubroland.jpg?v=1771484450"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-blanc-de-blanc-grand-cru-2008","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\tRoland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2008 100% chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tChampagne with rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStill so crisp and fruity, this is lively Champagne. It has a great tang of lemon zest and a tight texture that shows plenty of minerality. It will continue to age gracefully, allowing a more mature toasty character to come through. Drink from 2018. –Roger VOSS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Enthusiast 90 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948872036399,"sku":"F4EE890024CHM","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vintage_brut_label.jpg?v=1771484991"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-special-club-grand-cru-2011","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Special Club Grand Cru 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\tChampagne with rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTo be a member of this Club, Champagne producers have to elaborate their Cuvées in their own facility, meaning the pressing, bottling, ridding, disgorging, etc., have to be done at the domaine\/estate. Then, only the Recoltants-Manipulants are accepted. Everybody has to respect the Club’s rules to ensure the quality. These rules include: * Only vintages * Two tastings to control the quality: the first one after the blending, when the wine is still “Vin Clair” (juice) and another after the 3 years (or more) of ageing “sur lattes”. There are 26 members, each of whom can produce his Special Club with his own techniques: * blending or “monocru” (only one grape variety) * “blanc de blancs” or “blanc de noirs”; ageing from 3 to 10 years, brut or extra-brut. 4 year ageing minimum Strict selection of plots only made out of our old vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduced from old vines in the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly in the Côte des Blancs, this is a beautifully crisp, ripe wine, showing taut fruit and fine, stylish acidity. As a Special Club bottling, it adheres to stringent qualitative guidelines set out by an elite group of growers. Still young, it will be best from 2019. - Roger Voss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Enthusiast 94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948926726191,"sku":"F4EE890025CHM","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/specialclubroland_8ed7b267-9148-4f3e-8d21-9e96bf400e3f.jpg?v=1771485256"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-blanc-de-blanc-grand-cru-2012","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImporter Sale!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 100% chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tChampagne with rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Smoky pear and lemon meringue introduce the Carte Noire Blanc de Blancs. On the palate, it offers ripe citrus, rich apple in butter pastry, and an uplifting note of lemon curd with lovely mid-palate depth, fine effervescence, and brisk acidity that provides a successful counterbalance to the richness of the fruit. The finish is solidly dry with lingering rich fruit notes. All Grand Cru Chardonnay from Chouilly; spends 6+ years en tirage. Outstanding value for the price, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003e I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (December 1st 2019), 93 pts \u0026amp; Editor's Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–Roger VOSS\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948973027375,"sku":"F4EE890027CHM","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/vintage_brut_label_237a6b41-fc37-4602-8347-ecae817b5dd4.jpg?v=1771486438"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-special-club-grand-cru-2012","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Special Club Grand Cru 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImporter SALE!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne with rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTo be a member of this Club, Champagne producers have to elaborate their Cuvées in their own facility, meaning the pressing, bottling, ridding, disgorging, etc., have to be done at the domaine\/estate. Then, only the Recoltants-Manipulants are accepted. Everybody has to respect the Club’s rules to ensure the quality. These rules include: * Only vintages * Two tastings to control the quality: the first one after the blending, when the wine is still “Vin Clair” (juice) and another after the 3 years (or more) of ageing “sur lattes”. There are 26 members, each of whom can produce his Special Club with his own techniques: * blending or “monocru” (only one grape variety) * “blanc de blancs” or “blanc de noirs”; ageing from 3 to 10 years, brut or extra-brut. 4 year ageing minimum Strict selection of plots only made out of our old vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan _mce_style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan _mce_style=\"color: #423a39; font-family: Lora, Georgia, Cambria, \" times new roman serif font-size: background-color:\u003eSpecial Club is a group of growers who taste and approve each other's chosen Champagnes before release, giving a wine with this label special cachet. This rich wine, aged for 10 years on its lees, is well textured, with fruit that still shows youth and intense apple and citrus flavors. Drink from 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (December 1st 2019), 94 pts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Special Club offers notes of brioche and poached pear on the nose and presents a rich, fresh palate of excellent textural richness and complexity. Finishes long and focused with hints of oyster shell and citrus. Overall, an outstanding Special Club from the superb 2012 vintage. This cuvée meets the rigorous production and tasting standards of the Club Trésors; it’s 100% old vine Chardonnay with 6 years sur latte.\" - \u003cb\u003eI-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 95 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948990033967,"sku":"F4EE890030CHM","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/specialclubroland_e5455f35-7c4f-47bc-bf91-98732f7c08f8.jpg?v=1771486852"},{"product_id":"roland-champion-champagne-blanc-de-blanc-grand-cru-2013","title":"Roland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 100% chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tChampagne with rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Based in Chouilly on the Côte des Blancs, it is obvious this producer will have a Blanc de Blancs Champagne. And very good it is, with some age after six years on lees while still having freshness, crisp acidity and a tight, steely edge. 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Roland and François asked him why this parcel had this name. The old man remained silent for a long time, turned his beret on his head several times and said to them: Have you ever seen anything grow on a monkey’s ass? and he left without saying more.\u003cbr\u003eFor him, Roland and François were two strangers completely mad who wanted to grow a vineyard on this wild land!\" - Carole CHAMPION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Cul du Singe shows a brilliant gold color with coppery reflections - a hallmark of black grape varieties. In the glass, a fine effervescence nourishes a delicate and persistent foam cord. A fruity and jovial nose displays floral aromas and delicate red fruits. The palate is luscious, tonic and juicy with an energetic sap. 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Furthermore, the champagne must be made exclusively from grapes harvested in his, or her, own vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach wine maker is devoted to his work and passionately protects the quality and the unique character of his own terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe jury of oenologists and wine professionals who select the champagnes demand irreproachable quality in both the work in the vineyard and the wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Special Club champagne may only be made in outstanding vintage years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoland Champion's Special Club selection has rich and structured aromas. Very pleasant and generous roundness, nice length in mouth. Golden color with buttery and fruity aromas. All the expression of a magnificent terroir for your most pleasurable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA cool, elegant and beautifully layered nose features notes of freshly cut apple and pear scents that are trimmed in hints of various citrus and soft yeast wisps. There is fine richness to the bull-bodied flavors where the yeast character displayed by the nose is quite prominent on the palate as well of the lingering finale that is supported by a generous and reasonably refined mousse. 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