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Roland Champion Champagne Blanc Blancs Grand Cru 2004

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Winery: Roland (Champagne Champion)

The 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!

 

"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"
- Wine Spectator (November 30, 2012), 92 pts

"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. "
- Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (Josh Raynolds, November/December 2012), 92 pts

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Winery: Roland (Champagne Champion)
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2004
Bottle Size: 750ml
Organic: NO

The Champagne Champion Roland Estate

This 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.

Founded 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.

The property consists of 40 different parcels planted with the following grape types:

  • Chardonnay: 70%
  • Pinot Meunier: 22%
  • Pinot Noir: 8% in the commune of Verneuil

The 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.

The wine is aged in their cellar made of chalk where the constant temperature is 1012°C (50/54°F).

Production 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.

They produce the following wines:

NV Brut, Blanc de Blanc: 25% of production

Vintage Champagne, Speciale Club Carte Noire: 70% of production

Rose Brut: 5% of production

Currently, all wines are 90% pre-sold to an adoring French clientele. Daughter Carole Champion represents the fourth generation to continue with the property.

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