Millésime 2000

Made in the way of our ancestors

This is a fine, uninhibited wine that is a modern-day homage to the work of nature, the Champagne terroir and the skills of our ancestors.

The René GEOFFROY Millésime Charter:

At harvest time, only grapes from the oldest areas of the vineyards are selected, thereby giving the wine the fullest expression of the identity of the Terroir.
When the grapes are pressed, the “Tête de Cuvée” juice is exclusively selected.
Only oak barrels are used for vinification.
There is no malolactic fermentation, thus retaining all the natural acidity of the grape.
A light fining is carried out prior to bottling, but there is no filtration.
Traditional rules are followed as regards bottle fermentation, using a cork instead of metal capsules.
The bottles are aged in our cellars for at least 7 years (instead of the 4 years usually required).
Production is limited to 5565 bottles.

Blend : 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Chardonnay

Date of bottling : June 2001

Dosage : Extra Brut – 2 Gr/l

Ageing potential : A further 10 years in the right conditions

Tasting notes :

The straw-gold colour, with its bright glints, has a wonderful surprise in store for tasters, namely the richness of the aromas, both to the nose and on the palate.

It ranges from notes of white fruit, peach and citrus fruit to stewed yellow fruit. Soft spices, such as cardomen and white pepper, join in this melody of aromas.

On the palate, the Extra Brut Millésime 2000 reveals its fullness, gourmandise and its uninhibited tone…. The generous notes of fresh and dried fruit are softened by those of honey and coloured by a hint of toast.

The finish is long – an intense, suspended moment with a harmonious balance.

Accompaniment :

An exceptional Champagne calls for exceptional products...

To highlight the purity of this Champagne, we suggest drinking it as an aperitif.

As this Champagne has been aged for 7 years with very little added residual sugar, it can be enhanced by hot oysters in Champagne gelée, poached sea urchin and crab, or a spoonful of caviar.

Presentation : A purely contemporary, simple box.