Geoffroy
Champagne 1er Cru Brut Expression
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 35% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels. |
- Premier Cru Origin: Cumières, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne AOC designation
- Extra Brut Style: no dosage, dry and linear palate, fresh finish
- Blend of grapes: Chardonnay 30%, Pinot Noir 35%, Pinot Meunier 35%
- Aromas and taste: apple compote and vanilla; refined and fruity entry
- Traditional method: classic Coquard pressing, partly matured in oak barrels
Description
What kind of wine it is
Geoffroy Champagne Cumieres 1er Cru Expression Extra Brut is a sparkling wine of great balance, crafted using the Traditional Method. This Extra Brut is the result of a meticulous blend featuring Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. On the nose, the Champagne reveals a fragrant bouquet with hints of apple compote and delicate notes of vanilla. On the palate, the initial impression is fruity and well balanced by a persistent freshness, leading to a dry and clean finish, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany cheeses, veal and dishes based on lean fish.
Where it comes from
The wine is a true reflection of the terroir of Cumières, a renowned village classified as Premier Cru in the Vallée de la Marne. The deep connection with the land is preserved by the Geoffroy family, who have managed their own vineyards since the seventeenth century through sustainable viticulture. This production philosophy shapes a clear identity, capable of enhancing the vocation of the Champagne region. The unique soil and climate characteristics of the site give the sparkling wine its precision of flavour and expressive rigour that make it unique.
How it is produced
The winemaking process involves meticulous hand harvesting of the grape bunches and gentle pressing using the historic traditional Coquard press. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in enamelled steel vats, including the completion of malolactic fermentation. To enrich the aromatic profile and provide greater complexity, part of the wine matures in oak barrels. The subsequent refermentation in bottle follows the principles of the Traditional Method and concludes with a zero dosage, a technical choice aimed at preserving the purity of the fruit and ensuring a sip of extreme verticality.
History and Curiosities
The first cuvée of the Geoffroy house, Expression celebrates a winemaking tradition rooted in Cumières, in the Vallée de la Marne, since the 17th century. This refined Premier Cru Champagne expresses the utmost purity of the fruit thanks to its Extra Brut zero dosage nature. Careful vinification and partial ageing in oak barrels bestow the glass with a fragrant bouquet, enriched with notes of apple and vanilla. A multi-award-winning traditional method with an exceptionally fresh finish, ideal for accompanying elegant aperitifs and refined seafood dishes.
Awards
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91/100
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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90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
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 Cumieres 1er Cru Expression Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 35% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities The first cuvée of the Geoffroy house, Expression celebrates a winemaking tradition rooted in Cumières, in the Vallée de la Marne, since the 17th century. This refined Premier Cru Champagne expresses the utmost purity of the fruit thanks to its Extra Brut zero dosage nature. Careful vinification and partial ageing in oak barrels bestow the glass with a fragrant bouquet, enriched with notes of apple and vanilla. A multi-award-winning traditional method with an exceptionally fresh finish, ideal for accompanying elegant aperitifs and refined seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Cumières, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Use of Coquard press; vinification in enamelled steel vats at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation; part of the wine aged in oak barrels; traditional method, pas dosé (zero dosage). |
| Aging | Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |