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 winemakers.
What is the terroir of Maison Geoffroy?
The Maison Geoffroy vineyard covers 14 hectares on the hillsides of Damery, Hautvillers, Fleury la rivière and especially Cumières. Cumières is a village that is classified as Premier Cru, between the river la marne and rugged southeast-facing hillsides. The grape varieties are 42% Pinot Noir, 39% Pinot Meunier and 19% Chardonnay, and the oldest plot was planted in 1926, the vines having an average age of 20 years.
The soils are chalky for the Chardonnay, clay-limestone for the Pinot Meunier and clay-siliceous for the Pinot Noir.
The wines are aged for the most part in oak foudres, then aged in bottles in the house's chalky cellars, which are almost 15 meters deep.
The emblematic cuvées of Maison Geoffroy
Each cuvée of Maison Geoffroy is the identity of a great terroir, asserting a character all its own.
The cuvée Expression Brut Premier Cru reflects the style of Maison Geoffroy, being lively, iodized and with a beautiful aromatic focus on floral and vanilla notes. It would be perfect with an aperitif or shellfish.
What if you were to succumb to the highly original Blanc de Rose Extra brut Premier Cru, created by Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy and made from an equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A delicious Champagne Rosé, with notes of citrus, grenadine and lemon zest. Mineral and fresh, it will satisfy summer aperitifs as well as raw fish dishes such as sushi or carpaccios.
Let's present the Cuvée Terre Millésimé 2010, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the oldest parcels in the vineyard. A finely-crafted, deep Champagne with an aroma carried by flowers and vanilla, ideal for accompanying refined dishes.
