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NV Rene Geoffroy “Cuvee Expression” Brut
Last Post 08-22-2007 05:11 PM byWinetex. 3 Replies.
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jason 
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08-18-2007 09:26 PM  
40% Meunier, 24% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir, remainder is older base wines. 50% from 2003, 50% 2004 vintage. - Moderate nose of minerals, wet earth, lemon, wet grains and button mushrooms.  medium body, high complexity and acidity with a matching palate. 91pts.

With 13ha in the Valle de la Marne, Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy produces 10.800 cases from vines planted in the Premier Cru’s of Cumieres, Hautvillers, Damery and Fleury-la-Riviere. With soils of limestone, clay-limestone and clay-flint, his vines are planted to 19% Chardonnay, 39% Meunier and 42% Pinot Noir. Vallee de la Marne is planted to 63% Meunier, 27% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay.  Top soil is limestone, clay, marl, sand and flint with  sub-soil of Cretaceous chalk.
Winetex 
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08-22-2007 10:18 AM  
I recently had this wine and thought it was barely drinkable. I'm sure it wasn't from the same lot you tried but I can say I would never buy this wine again. Unfortunately I have another bottle, guess I will hope for a better showing.
jason 
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08-22-2007 04:17 PM  
While slightly eclectic compared to Chard. and Pinot Noir dominated blends because of its higher % of Meunier, this was very drinkable and enjoyable too. Strange, wonder what vintages your bottling, and what the varietal breakdown was?
Winetex 
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08-22-2007 05:11 PM  
I'll check if there is a disgorge date on the remaining bottle. Davetex also gave it a "thumbs down" when he tasted it blind.
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