{"product_id":"champagne-geoffroy-lieu-dit-les-collinardins-blanc-de-blancs-1er-cru-brut-nature-2019-750ml-introductory-pricing","title":"Champagne Geoffroy 'Lieu Dit Les Collinardins' Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Brut Nature 2019 750ml (Introductory Pricing)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points — Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Geoffroy “Les Collinardins” 2019 is an exceptionally limited, single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs made entirely from Chardonnay grown in Damery, near the border of Cumières in the Vallée de la Marne. Fermented and matured in oak, aged under cork and disgorged without dosage, it is a concentrated, mineral-driven Champagne with ripe fruit, vibrant acidity and a long, finely textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Collinardins is a southwest-facing vineyard situated in Damery at approximately 104 meters above sea level on an 18% slope. Geoffroy farms approximately 0.5 hectare of Chardonnay vines planted between 1990 and 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil consists of siliceous clay over chalk beginning at approximately 70 centimeters below the surface. Clay contributes richness and ripe fruit, while the chalk brings freshness, tension and the persistent mineral character that defines the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Grape: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Vallée de la Marne is more commonly associated with Pinot Noir and Meunier, Les Collinardins demonstrates the depth and precision Chardonnay can achieve in a carefully selected chalk-influenced site. The wine combines citrus, pear and floral notes with a broader, more vinous texture than many traditional Côte des Blancs Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and carefully sorted. They are pressed in a traditional Coquard press, with only the finest \u003cem\u003etête de cuvée\u003c\/em\u003e juice selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification is carried out by gravity with indigenous yeasts. The wine is fermented and matured on its lees for two years, predominantly in 600-liter oak demi-muids and smaller seasoned barrels. Malolactic fermentation did not occur, preserving the wine’s racy natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary fermentation takes place under cork. The Champagne then spends approximately 36 months aging in bottle and is released without fining, filtration or dosage. The April 2024 disgorgement carries \u003cstrong\u003e0 grams per liter\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a true Brut Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Les Collinardins opens with aromas of candied lemon, key lime, white pear and quince, accompanied by apple blossom, honeysuckle and spring flowers. Notes of brioche, pastry, hazelnut, butter, smoky stone and graphite develop with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is firm, vertical and finely structured, with crisp acidity and a precise, pinprick mousse. Tangerine, lime peel, poached pear and tropical-fruit flavors are balanced by chalk, toasted almond and a subtle saline quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its richness, the wine remains energetic and incisive. Its satiny texture leads into a long, dry and mineral finish marked by citrus, toast and smoky stone. The 2019 is expressive now but will benefit from additional bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2019 Champagne Premier Cru Cumieres Blanc de Blancs Les Collinardins Brut Nature pours a bright golden yellow color and boasts a fantastic nose with notes of candied lime and lemon, key lime, white pear, smoky stones, tropical fruit (such as quince and pineapple), and fresh cream. The palate is vertical and compact, with nervous tension and energy, and requires some patience and time in this vintage. Give this another year or more to flesh out and show its underlying texture, which is hiding underneath. Currently, it has a crystalline and angular nature, but more nuanced and tropical notes are also shining through, accompanied by a frothy mousse that expands and builds the wine's natural volume further. It's ripe and long on the palate, with toasty notes and building richness.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fragrant and enticing, with chalk, mineral, spice, apple blossom and graphite aromatics lacing flavors of tangerine, lime peel, poached quince and pear, and blanched almond and toast point. This mouthwatering version is firm and finely meshed, with a satiny texture and long, long finish. Disgorged April 2024. Drink now through 2040.\"A.N.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pastry aromas dominate with lemon curd, butter and spring flowers. Pinprick bubbles with crisp acidity, a lean yet elegant palate, light body and a toasty mineral finish. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points — Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Geoffroy™s 2019 Blanc de Blancs Les Collinardins is sourced from a 0.5-hectare, southwest-facing parcel in Damery planted between 1990 and 2007, on the border of Cumieres. The wine undergoes elevage for a full two years, predominantly in 600-liter demi-muids and 350-liter barrels, averaging five to six years of age. Disgorged without dosage in April 2024, this cuvee reveals aromas of nashi pear, honeysuckle and nuts, with a whisper of volatile acidity. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, textural and incisive\"vinous in character with a pinpoint mousse. Its racy acidity and lime-tinged finish underscore the wine™s no-malolactic vinification\"a stylistic stamp that will not be present in the 2020 rendition of this cuvee.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Geoffroy family has cultivated vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne since the 17th century. Today, Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy produces distinctive grower Champagnes emphasizing individual vineyard expression, ripe fruit, indigenous-yeast fermentation, long maturation and restrained dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the family’s winery is now based in Aÿ, its identity remains closely connected to the vineyards surrounding Cumières and Damery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis structured Blanc de Blancs pairs beautifully with oysters, scallops, lobster, crab, grilled sea bass, sole meunière and sushi. Its richness and mineral acidity also complement roast chicken, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses such as Comté or Parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 48–52°F in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or white-wine glass. The wine may be enjoyed now, but its concentration and acidity should support development through approximately 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Geoffroy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieu-Dit Les Collinardins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallée de la Marne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Collinardins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParcel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5 hectare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted between 1990 and 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 104 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siliceous clay over chalk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicing organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested and sorted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Coquard press; tête de cuvée juice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts in seasoned oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately two years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36 months under cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorgement:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2024 for the reviewed release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFining and Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neither fined nor filtered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChampagne Geoffroy “Lieu-Dit Les Collinardins” Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Nature 2019\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722204311835,"sku":"210000060783","price":152.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/lfalhofwjvtpifzezawu.jpg?v=1785784751","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/champagne-geoffroy-lieu-dit-les-collinardins-blanc-de-blancs-1er-cru-brut-nature-2019-750ml-introductory-pricing","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}