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Geoffroy Brut Cuvee Expression

GEOFFROY 'EXPRESSION' BRUT

Cépage 28% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir, 41% Meunier
Assemblage 66% 2013 and 34% 2012
Source Cumières 1er Cru and Hautvillers, average age of the vines is 20 years
Malo Partial
Elevage Enameled tank and French oak foudre for the reserve wine
Sur latte 36 months

Producer:Geoffroy
Vintage:NV
Country:France
Region:Champagne
Appellation:Vallee de la Marne
Variety:Blend- Champagne
Color:White
Farming Practice:Sustainable
Import Partner:Terry Theise

TASTING NOTES
"We are “between cuvées” here, as is often the case throughout the winery; Geoffroy is successful and wines move quickly. This one combines 66% 2013 and 34% 2012 and will be disgorged 6/2017. I tasted a sample disgorged à la volée without dosage, which tasted racy and taut, a good thing at this stage. It’s 41% PM, 31% PN and 28% CH. In general this is what one might call a “party wine,” if the people at your party were all Mensa members. It’s extroverted and flavorsome yet also detailed and silky. Meunier shows as soy and shiitakes. The Chardonnay component is increasing over the years. The wine is classic Cumières, ripe and smoky—it’s some of the steepest and warmest land in all of Champagne—yet it’s also high-energy because Jean-Baptiste almost never does malo." —Terry Theise

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463

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