Champagne Geoffroy Volupté Brut 1er Cru 2008
The aim of Champagne Geoffroy with the Volupté Brut 1er Cru is each year provide the most beautiful expression of Chardonnay grown on the soil of Cumières. To preserve the unique character of the Chardonnay grape, this Champagne is blended differently every year.
For 2008 the blend was Chardonnay (58%) and Pinot Noir (42%). The nose offers exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee, grapefruit) blended with a delicate minerality to bring real purity. A refined and silky palate reveals a remarkable backbone punctuated by delicate aromas of brioche and fresh butter.
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The Producer Champagne Geoffroy | Aÿ, France
The Champagne Geoffroy winery is in Aÿ, on the north-east edge of Épernay, but the Geoffroy family’s heart is a few miles west in Cumières. Since the 17th century, members of the clan have grown grapes in this village on the edge of...
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The Primary Grape Chardonnay
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