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René Geoffroy Volupté 2015
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René Geoffroy
The Maison Geoffroy has its origins dating back to the early 17th century on the lands of the commune of Cumières, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne.
Since then, the winemaking know-how has been passed down from generation to generation, and today it's Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy and his wife Karine who, accompanied by their daughters, passionately watch over their 14-hectare vineyard. They produce Champagnes "de vigneron" as we like to say, that is to say, authentic and carrying a history that can be found right down to their taste of terroir.
What is the history of Maison Geoffroy?
The Village of Cumières was the anchor point for the Geoffroy family in the 17th century. Generations followed one another, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that René Geoffroy and his wife Julienne decided to create their own Champagne, and the Geoffroy brand was born. Their son René succeeded his parents at the head of the company, acquiring new plots of vines to develop the business. His son Jean-Baptiste took over at the end of the 1980s, having graduated in viticulture and oenology. Together with his wife Karine, he took the decision to transfer the business from Maison Geoffroy to Aÿ in 2008. Today, they are gradually passing on their passion and know-how to their 5 daughters, who will embody a fifth generation of... See more ...
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Description René Geoffroy Volupté 2015.
This Champagne is made only from Chardonnay grape wines (Blanc de blancs) and from the Cumières terroir, classified Premier Cru of Champagne.
This "Volupté" cuvée, Millésimée exclusively from the 2015 harvest, is blended from 50% of the "les Chênes" parcel, southeast exposure (great fruit expression) and 50% of the "les Tourne midi" parcel, west exposure (purity of minerality).
The average age of the vineyard is 35 years.
This Champagne Extra brut expresses a beautiful golden color.
The nose highlights the expression of eXOtic fruits such as pineapple, lychee, and grapefruit.
The palate is punctuated by delicate aromas of brioche and fresh butter.