Rene Geoffroy Champagne Rose de Saignee Brut NV

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 Cumières, the family has holdings in Damery, Hautvillers, and Dizy. Today Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy and his father René farm 14 hectares of vines, 11 of which are in Cumières. They aim for the highest possible quality and ferment the wines in oak barrels for their Cuvée Sélectionnée [now called Cuvée Empreinte] and Brut Prestige [now called Cuvée Volupté]. The wines don’t go through malolactic fermentation, which gives them the nerve and aging potential that most Cumières Champagnes lack.

A fruity nose of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Delicious, intense and well-delineated flavors are supported by a moderately firm mousse. Clean and pleasantly dry finish with a subtle saline character that's both bracing and refreshing.