Geoffroy
Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut Premier Cru
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
- Premier Cru Origin: Vallée de la Marne (Aÿ/Cumières), Champagne DOC
- Grapes and style: 100% Pinot Noir, Rosé saignée Brut, 12.5% vol
- Production method: Traditional Method, saignée maceration in oak vats
- Aromatic profile: rose, wild strawberries, raspberry and blackberry; fresh on the palate
- Pairings: lobster, scallops, duck breast, cheeses; serve at 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut by Geoffroy is a sparkling wine with a ruby hue, crafted from Pinot Noir. Made using the Traditional Method, it reveals a refined bouquet of rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and blackberry. On the palate, it delivers immediate freshness, enlivened by the vibrant flavours of crisp red berries. The profile maintains high aromatic precision, making it ideal for enhancing lobster, pan-seared scallops or cheese.
Where does it come from
It originates in France, between the villages of Aÿ and Cumières, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. The Geoffroy family cultivates the vineyards according to organic farming principles, honouring a winemaking heritage dating back to the seventeenth century. The plots rest on clay and silt soils, a terroir that imparts structure and aromatic density to the grapes. The Premier Cru designation certifies the vocation of these lands, ensuring a faithful and authentic expression of the landscape of origin.
How is it produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, followed by saignée maceration on the skins under a submerged cap in open oak vats. This technique gives the wine its distinctive colour and intense aromatic character. To preserve the natural acidity and freshness of the fruit, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. The process is completed with the bottle refermentation typical of the Traditional Method and a Brut dosage, which defines the balance of flavour while leaving the energy of the sip intact.
History and Curiosities
The roots of the Geoffroy family date back to the 17th century in Cumières, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne, where a centuries-old tradition of independent winemakers gives life to this Champagne Premier Cru. This rarity is born from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, whose ruby colour and elegant aromatic intensity derive from a unique bleeding maceration with submerged cap in open oak vats. The rigorous traditional method and the absence of malolactic fermentation enhance the vibrant freshness of this Rosé, ensuring it an extraordinary longevity.
Awards
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93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
The few acres of vineyards that our ancestors cultivated and handed down from generation to generation provide the link to our champagnes.
At the beginning of the 1950s Roger Geoffroy and his wife Julienne decided to take the plunge into winemaking and produced their first bottles: the Roger Geoffroy brand was born. René Geoffroy, their son, who loved the land, soon succeeded his father. An owner-grower to his soul, he acquired new vines, and with the help of his wife Bernadette, they developed and promoted their brand.
At the end of the 1980s. Jean-Baptiste joined the family estate, perfecting his craft working side by side with his father and his father's cousin Pierrot. In 2008, Jean-Baptiste and his wife Karine decided to relocate both the winemaking and commercial operations of Champagne Geoffoy business to Ay, to a property built in the late 19th century. Read more
| Name | Geoffroy Champagne 1er Cru Rosè de Saignee Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities The roots of the Geoffroy family date back to the 17th century in Cumières, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne, where a centuries-old tradition of independent winemakers gives life to this Champagne Premier Cru. This rarity is born from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, whose ruby colour and elegant aromatic intensity derive from a unique bleeding maceration with submerged cap in open oak vats. The rigorous traditional method and the absence of malolactic fermentation enhance the vibrant freshness of this Rosé, ensuring it an extraordinary longevity. |
| Origin | Ay / Cumières (Marne Valley, Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Clayey and silty |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method); saignée maceration on the skins with submerged cap in open oak vats |
| Wine making | Saignée maceration with submerged cap in open oak vats; traditional method (classic method); malolactic fermentation not carried out. |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |