Country: France

Region: Champagne

Type: Champagne

Grape: Pinot Noir

The Geoffroy family have been winemakers since the seventeenth century and the property has stayed in the family for almost 400 years, uninterrupted. In addition to prime parcels in Cumires, the family has holdings in Damery, Hautvillers, and Dizy. Today Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy and his father Ren farm 14 hectares of vines, 11 of which are in Cumires. They aim for the highest possible quality and ferment the wines in oak barrels for their Cuve Slectionne [now called Cuve Empreinte] and Brut Prestige [now called Cuve Volupt]. The wines dont go through malolactic fermentation, which gives them the nerve and aging potential that most Cumires Champagnes lack.

A fruity nose ofstrawberry, raspberry and cherry. Delicious, intense and well-delineated flavors are supported by a moderatelyfirm mousse. Clean andpleasantlydry finish witha subtle saline characterthat’sboth bracing and refreshing.