Geoffroy - Volupté 2016

The cuvee

Geoffroy - Volupté 2016

The aim of this Champagne Volupté is to offer, each year, the most beautiful expression of Chardonnay from the Cumières terroir. The limestone on which the Chardonnay vines are grown gives this Champagne all the elegance, finesse and minerality of this grape variety. Discover a Blanc de Blancs from the great Marne Valley .

TERROIR : Very calcareous with a thin layer of topsoil. Selection of the most beautiful plots of chardonnay from the Cumières terroir. 50% of the " Les Chênes " plot, south-east exposure (great expression of fruit). 50% of the " Les Tourne midi " plot, west exposure (purity of minerality). Average age of the vineyard: 35 years

BLEND : Year 2016 - 100% Chardonnay

DOSAGE : 4 g/L

VINIFICATION : Manual harvest with sorting. Traditional Coquard press. Selection only of the Cuvée (first juice of the pressing). Vinification of the solar lieu-dit of "Chênes" in demi-muid and of the mineral lieu-dit of "Tourne midi" in enameled steel vats. Malolactic fermentation avoided.

TASTING : Champagne with golden highlights and a fine, light mousse. On the nose, exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee, grapefruit) mingle with a delicate minerality, to bring real purity. The silky and refined palate reveals a remarkable structure, punctuated by delicate aromas of brioche or fresh butter.

PAIRINGS : Ideal partner for an aperitif, this Champagne Volupté will pair well with a very fine fish such as roasted line-caught sea bass or why not a goat cheese or parmesan. After a few years in the cellar, enjoy this Champagne with a semi-cooked or pan-fried duck foie gras.