Geoffroy
Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs Empreinte Extra Brut 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | The bottles spend 72 months in the cellar on laths, allowing long maturation and refinement. |
Description
Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, produced by Geoffroy, a historic name in Champagne. 2016 vintage, 12.5% ABV. A Blanc de Noirs that expresses the complexity of Pinot Noir through a fine and persistent perlage. The Geoffroy family's origins date back to the 17th century, in Cumières, in the heart of the Marne Valley. 80% of the vinification takes place in barrels. The nose opens with a complex bouquet featuring aromas of red fruits. Pale yellow in color. The palate is fresh, with flavors of strawberry, redcurrant, and fragrant flowers such as peonies, and a lingering finish. Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany fish dishes.
Awards
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2018
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
The few acres of vineyards that our ancestors cultivated and handed down from generation to generation provide the link to our champagnes.
At the beginning of the 1950s Roger Geoffroy and his wife Julienne decided to take the plunge into winemaking and produced their first bottles: the Roger Geoffroy brand was born. René Geoffroy, their son, who loved the land, soon succeeded his father. An owner-grower to his soul, he acquired new vines, and with the help of his wife Bernadette, they developed and promoted their brand.
At the end of the 1980s. Jean-Baptiste joined the family estate, perfecting his craft working side by side with his father and his father's cousin Pierrot. In 2008, Jean-Baptiste and his wife Karine decided to relocate both the winemaking and commercial operations of Champagne Geoffoy business to Ay, to a property built in the late 19th century. Read more
| Name | Geoffroy Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs Empreinte Extra Brut 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Geoffroy |
| Origin | The grapes come from the Premier Cru village of Cumières, historically known for high‑quality Pinot Noir |
| Climate | The vines grow mid‑slope at 160 meters of altitude with a 19% gradient, a position associated with excellent drainage and ripeness. |
| Soil composition | The soil is clay‑limestone with fragments of millstone (flint), contributing to tension and minerality. |
| Harvest | The grapes are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and carefully sorted to ensure purity of fruit. Pressing is carried out using a traditional Coquard press, which allows gentle extraction. Only the finest fraction of the must, the Tête de Cuvée, is used for this champagne. |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels and tuns, adding complexity and texture. The wines are neither filtered nor fined, maintaining maximum purity and aromatic integrity. |
| Aging | The bottles spend 72 months in the cellar on laths, allowing long maturation and refinement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |