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Ausdrucksstark und Geschmacksintensiv durch Innovationsgeist!

Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy ist Winzer durch und durch. Seine 14 Hektar Weingärten im Grande Vallée de la Marne befinden sich großteils in Cumières, wo das nach seinem Vater René Geoffroy benannte Weingut ursprünglich seinen Sitz hatte. Seit 2008 erfolgt die Vinifikation in der zehn Autominuten entfernten Grand Cru Gemeinde Aÿ, wo die Familie im Jahr 2006 ein wunderschönes – und dem Platzbedarf entsprechendes – Château erwarb. Dort folgt die Traubenverarbeitung von der Anlieferung bis ins Fass der natürlichen Schwerkraft.

Pinot Noir und Pinot Meunier sind Geoffroys Hauptrebsorten, etwa 20 Prozent nimmt dazu der Chardonnay ein. Außerdem gibt es eine Parzelle mit einem Gemischten Satz, welcher auch die historischen Sorten der Champagne Petit Meslier und Arbanne inkludiert. So gut wie alle Weingärten in Cumières sind nach Süden ausgerichtet und ermöglichen eine sehr gute Traubenreife. Cumières beginnt jährlich als eine der ersten Gemeinden der Champagne mit der Lese.

Viel Engagement und Innovationsgeist werden in Bezug auf die Arbeit im Weingarten spürbar, denn Jean-Baptiste wählt Herangehensweisen, die in der Champagne durchaus unüblich sind. Er verwendet neuerdings Akazienpfähle für den Drahtrahmen, der seine Reben mit vier Drähten unterstützt. Im Sommer werden die Triebe der Reben nicht eingekürzt, sondern um den obersten Draht gewickelt. Die Pflanzdichte ist sehr hoch und der Winterschnitt erfolgt nach den Methoden des Sanften Rebschnitts. Mehrere Hektar bewirtschaftet Geoffroy inzwischen biodynamisch.

Im Keller arbeitet Jean-Baptiste mit zwei traditionellen Coquard-Pressen, die je 4.000 Kilogramm fassen. Den Saft vergärt er, mit Verzicht auf Kaltstabilisierung, bevorzugt in alten Emailletanks. Er vermeidet die malolaktische Gärung zugunsten der Frische und verwendet so wenig Schwefel wie möglich. Nur Holzfässer mit schwachem Toasting werden eingesetzt, keine Barriques, sondern 600-Liter-Fässer, zum Beispiel auch vom österreichischen Fassbinder Stockinger. Wenig, bis gar kein Holzton soll an den Wein abgegeben werden. Besonders wichtig ist Geoffroy die lange Reifezeit des Weines auf der Hefe. Die Lagerung der Champagner sur lattes dauert durchschnittlich sechs Jahre.

Jean-Baptiste hat eine ganz klare Vision, was er in seinen Champagnern ausdrücken möchte und er hat das Talent, all diese Komponenten auch in die Flasche zu bringen. Seine Stilistik ist auf der einen Seite ausdrucksstark und geschmacksintensiv, dabei aber extrem präzise und druckvoll, niemals weich und rund, aber harmonisch mit viel Trinkfluss. Geoffroys Champagner besitzen ebenso eine elegante und kraftvolle Frucht mit präsenter Mineralik und perfekt eingebundener Säure.

Facts: R.M., Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, 14 ha., 120,000 bottles / year

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René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée DEMI (Half Bottle)

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Champagne Geoffroy is one of the very rare Houses that makes its rosé Champagne by “leeching” during maceration of Pinot Noir. After a few hours in contact with the skin of the grape, the juice acquires a superb and natural colour, becoming intoxicated with subtle yet deep red fruit aromas.SOIL: Clay and silt with some marl at depth. Average age of the vines: 25 years Maceration with immersed cap in open oak vats. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation. For the Rosé de Saignée, the Pinot Noir grapes macerate for 48 to 60 hours in open wooden vats before being pressed. The vinification takes place without malolactic fermentation. After five years of yeast aging in the bottle, the result is a very complete and completely unkitschy rosé champagne that comes across as pleasantly dry and structured with only three grams of dosage. Aromas range from strawberry leaves to red fruits and blood oranges. Intense and fruity, it stands for the highest drinking pleasure.TASTING :As a preamble the ruby red hue of this Rosé de saignée is a pleasure for the eyes. The nose ofthis Champagne is a spring bouquet: rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and later blackberry, combine perfectly to offer the taster aromas, which would be unexpected in a normal rosé Champagne. The mouth follows on from the nose, with the structure of the Pinot Noir leaving at a convincing vinosity at the finish. By virtue of its freshness, this rosé de saignée Champagne is best enjoyed young to take full advantage of the aromas of small, fresh and crisp red berries.PAIRING :This Rose champagne will harmonize perfectly with noble seafood, such as pan-fried scallops orthe finesse of a lobster or crawfish. Back on land a lightly roasted duck breast with some peaches will be perfect. A peach soup accompanied by a few strawberries with a flute of rosé Champagne will leave the eye and the palate with an unforgettable memory.PRESS REVIEWSJAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100Bettane & Desseauve 2017 : 16/20Guide RVF 2017 : 15/20Guide Hachette 2015 Coup de coeurGuide Gault Millau 2014 : 15.5/20Le point – J.Dupont – 2014 : 17.5/20Guide Larousse du Champagne 2014 : ***Vinum 2013 - Allemagne : 17/20Tyson Stelzer – Australie – 2014 : 90/100Wine advocate – USA : 87/100Wine spectator – USA : 92/100Burghound – USA : 91/100

Content: 0.375 Liter (€86.67* / 1 Liter)

€32.50*

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René Geoffroy (Still Wine) Cumieres Rouge Traditionnel

100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Clay and lime, with fragments of flint Selection of very early-ripening plots above Cumières Average age of the vines: 45 years Blend: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019

Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.53* / 1 Liter)

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René Geoffroy Expression

35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay Dosage: 3-5g/l From vines around Cumieres and Hautvillers 50% Perpetuum Reserve Start in 1970 Without malolactic fermentation 3years bottle aging Nicola OKT23: Vinous, polished, pleasant, harmonious, round, a bit of chocolate, nice nutty finish Expression is a delightful introduction to Geoffroy's portfolio. Fermentation of the base vintage takes place in steel tanks, plus the blend includes up to 50% reserve wines. These come from a Réserve Perpétuelle started back in the 1970s by Jean-Baptiste's father. The grapes for Expression grow in vineyards around Cumières and Hautvillers. Thirty-five percent each of Pinot Noir and Meunier complement each other with 30 percent Chardonnay to create a fruit-intensive and complex Champagne. Five grams of dosage are perfectly incorporated, playing with the lively freshness that comes from not using malolactic fermentation. The juicy and vinous style makes the reserve wine portion noticeable. Yellow fruit, nut cake, ripe apples and plums characterize the aromatics, accented by the lively perlage. A great aperitif champagne. TASTING: Ripe and fragrant, with an expressive bouquet that releases beautiful aromas of apples, enhanced with notes of vanilla. On the palate, the attack is refined with a broad range of fruit and a beautifully fresh finish. Antonio Galloni Vintage NV – 88P: This is a tasty, easygoing effort to drink now and over the next handful of years. The Expression is neither terribly deep nor complex, but it offers plenty of immediacy. Plum, ginger, spice and dried flowers add layers of complexity. PRESS REVIEWS: JAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 92/100Bettane & Desseauve 2016 : 15/20Guide Gault Millau 2014 : 15/20Tyson Stelzer - Australie - 2014 : 93/100Wine Spectator - USA : 90/100Stephen Tanzer’s - USA : 91/100

Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.00* / 1 Liter)

€43.50*

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René Geoffroy Elixier Demi Sec

50% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay From approximately 20 year old vines from locations around Cumieres and Hautvillers Fermentation of the basic vintage in steel tanks, plus approx. 40% reserve wines from the previous year, partly aged in wood Without malolactic fermentation 4 years aging in bottle Dosage: 35g/l

Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.00* / 1 Liter)

€51.00*

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René Geoffroy Pureté Brut Nature

35% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay from Cúmieres Dosage: 0g/l 4 years of bottle maturity 50% perpetuum reserve start in 1970 Average age of the vines: 25 years Without malolactic fermentation Nomen est omen. This purist Brut Nature stands for authenticity, great finesse paired with fruit fullness and terroir expression. Delicately yeasty, red-fruited, a hint of ginger, straight and precise on the palate; wonderfully strong character, refreshing, finely structured and salty-mineral. Pureté is essentially two vintages and ages on its lees in bottle for at least four years. Fermentation of the base vintage takes place in steel tanks, while the wines from the previous year are partially aged in wood. As always, Geoffroy forgoes malolactic fermentation in favor of freshness. Perfect balance with zero dosage. Nicola OKT23: Sparse, stony, with hints of ripeness, lots of character, structure, something slightly tart, dried fruits Tasting FEB20: Straight, grippy and mineral, a typical zero dose for lovers of clear, puristic champagne types. JP Geoffroy: "Pureté is not dosed and therefore distinguished by a stripped down authenticity. The detail and the integrity of this champagne are impressive as precise. The pure expression of the Pinot Meunier delivers fruit and fullness, with finesse and elegance provided by the other accompanying grape varieties. The perfect ripeness of the grapes gives this brut nature a spicy, iodised and smooth side that is punctuated by a pleasant freshness. " Food pairing tip JP: "An undosed Champagne always makes a perfect aperitif, but try it with a few oysters, and see how it transcends the iodine hints of the shellfish. It also combines well with newer culinary trends. Its sleek frame cries out for a cuisine that respects unadulterated flavours, without artifice. Last but not least, a perfectly mature Brie de Meaux makes a pleasant companion at the end of a meal." Antonio Galloni – 92P: This a blend of 2014 and 2013, makes the most of this very favorable combination of vintages. Deep and vibrant, the Pureté offers terrific depth propelled by the non-dosed style. Dried pear, spice, crushed flowers, chamomile and lightly honeyed accents build nicely. Readers will find a Champagne of resonance and character. PRESS REVIEWS Tyson Stelzer - Australia - 2014: 92/100 Stephen Tanzer’s - USA: 91/100 Guide Revel - Canada - 2013: 16/20 Bettane & Desseauve 2017: 15.5 / 20 Guide RVF 2017: 15.5 / 20 JAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100

Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.00* / 1 Liter)

€51.00*

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René Geoffroy Empreinte Blanc de Noirs 2017

This Champagne bears the hallmark of the Pinot Noir variety from the heart of the Cumières Terroir. We aim to offer the best expression of Pinot Noir from several different plots of the Terroir each year. This Champagne owes its complexity and its substance to the chalky clay soil and then reveals an elegance that typifies the great Terroirs. Soil: clay and chalk, with fragments of flint; a selection of very early-ripening plots above Cumières (Barremonts, Demoiselles, Houtrants) Average age of the vines: 30 years Blending: 100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3 g/l Geoffroy's Blanc de Noirs matured on the yeast for six years. The varietal Pinot Noir has a subtle character with multilayered aromatics. Highly elegant and fine fruity, powerful presence on the palate, red and yellow raspberries, fresh citrus notes, very fine bubbles, mineral finish with wonderful length. Nicola OKT23 VT16: The current Empreinte has a radiant, powerful character, is very lively and present, with great Pinot expression. VINIFICATION: Harvested and sorted by hand; pressed on a traditional Coquard wine press; only the cuvée (first juice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot to 80% in tuns, demi-muid casks and barrels. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation.TASTING: On the nose, a coated, flattering bouquet of a complex palette of aromas of red fruits; airy, bright and vigorous in the mouth. Boasting great freshness, generous doses of strawberry andredcurrant dictate, punctuated by hints of fragrant flowers, such as peonies. It maintains a beautiful balance with a persistent finish. PAIRING: By virtue of its power, this Champagne Empreinte complements the expressive flavours ofgastronomic cooking remarkably well. Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms, quail with grapesor a fricassee of forest mushrooms harmonise perfectly with this Champagne Empreinte, servedat 11-12° C. PRESS REVIEWSJAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100Bettane & Desseauve 2017 : 16,5/20Guide RVF 2017 15/20Guide Gault Millau 2014 : 15/20Guide Larousse du Champagne 2014 : ****Tyson Stelzer – Australie – 2014 : 94/100Wine advocate – USA : 91/100Vinum 2013 - Allemagne : 16.5/20Stephen Tanzer’s – USA : 92/100Burghound – USA : 91/100

Content: 0.75 Liter (€70.67* / 1 Liter)

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René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Soil: Clay and silt with some marl at depth Average age of the vines: 25 years From one vintage For the Rosé de Saignée, the Pinot Noir grapes macerate for 48 to 60 hours in open wooden vats before being pressed. The vinification takes place without malolactic fermentation. After five years of yeast aging in the bottle, the result is a very complete and completely unkitschy rosé champagne that comes across as pleasantly dry and structured with only three grams of dosage. Aromas range from strawberry leaves to red fruits and blood oranges. Intense and fruity, it stands for the highest drinking pleasure. VINIFICATION: Harvested and sorted by hand. Maceration with immersed cap in open oak vats. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation.TASTING: As a preamble the ruby red hue of this Rosé de saignée is a pleasure for the eyes. The nose of this Champagne is a spring bouquet: rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and later blackberry,combine perfectly to offer the taster aromas, which would be unexpected in a normal roséChampagne. The mouth follows on from the nose, with the structure of the Pinot Noir leaving ata convincing vinosity at the finish. By virtue of its freshness, this rosé de saignée Champagne isbest enjoyed young to take full advantage of the aromas of small, fresh and crisp red berries.PAIRING This Rose champagne will harmonize perfectly with noble seafood, such as pan-fried scallops or the finesse of a lobster or crawfish. Back on land a lightly roasted duck breast with somepeaches will be perfect. A peach soup accompanied by a few strawberries with a flute of roséChampagne will leave the eye and the palate with an unforgettable memory.PRESS REVIEWSJAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100Bettane & Desseauve 2017 : 16/20Guide RVF 2017 : 15/20Guide Hachette 2015 Coup de coeurGuide Gault Millau 2014 : 15.5/20Le point – J.Dupont – 2014 : 17.5/20Guide Larousse du Champagne 2014 : ***Vinum 2013 - Allemagne : 17/20Tyson Stelzer – Australie – 2014 : 90/100Wine advocate – USA : 87/100Wine spectator – USA : 92/100Burghound – USA : 91/100

Content: 0.75 Liter (€76.00* / 1 Liter)

€57.00*

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René Geoffroy "Les Collinardins" (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois 2020

100% Chardonnay Coteaux Champenois - still wine From single vineyard "Les Collinardins"

Content: 0.75 Liter (€78.67* / 1 Liter)

€59.00*