Geoffroy
"Empreinte Millesime" Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru Extra Brut
"Empreinte Millesime" Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru Extra Brut
- Practicing organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- From Cumières 1er Cru, three plots all on the midslope
- A pure expression of Pinot Noir from Cumières
- No malo
- Fermented and aged in demi-muids and barrels
- Aged 66 months on the lees
- Dosage: 3g/L
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Vallee de la Marne
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KRG-30-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2025-08-05
"Sliced apples, berries, honey and toasted bread on the nose of this dry, expressive Champagne. Lovely pinot noir character, firm but generous. Tight bubbles. Pinot noir from Cumieres. Disgorged December 2024. 1 g/L dosage. Drink now or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-07-17
"Geoffroy's 2018 Blanc de Noirs Cumieres Empreinte originates from several south-facing parcels in Cumieres, averaging 40 years of age. These parcels are annually selected, harvested and pressed together, then vinified primarily in 20-hectoliter Stockinger casks. Disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of one gram per liter, the wine bursts from the glass with expressive aromas of pear, orange zest, brioche and Madagascar vanilla. Full-bodied, textural and enveloping on the palate, it displays notable mid-palate sweetness despite its low-dosage style. Ripe yet vibrant acidity complements the wine, while Pinot Noir phenolics assert themselves on the delicately bitter finish. Made with full malolactic fermentation, this cuvee stands apart from the rest of the range, offering a richer, fruit-forward profile that's full of charm."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-14
"Disgorged in December 2022 with two grams per liter dosage, Geoffroy's 2016 Brut Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Empreinte bursts with aromas of pear, honeycomb, white flowers, almonds and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with racy acids and a chalky, saline finish, this Pinot Noir-dominant blend has turned out nicely in this classically proportioned vintage."
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-12-15
"Fresh and focused, with a minerally underpinning and a creamy, well-knit mix of Gala apple, slivered almond and toast point flavors, plus hints of cherry blossoms and pink grapefruit pith. Lingering, lacy finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged November 2022. Drink now through 2028. 100 cases imported."
2016
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-01
"The 2016 Brut Blanc de Noirs Empreinte is an attractive, understated Champagne. Kirsch, red plum, mint and white pepper are nicely lifted by bright acids that give the wine energy and persistence. The only thing the 2016 is missing is some mid-palate resonance and depth. Floral and spice notes reappear on the soft, inviting finish. This was vinified and aged entirely in wood. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2023."
2015
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-11-01
2015
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2022-12-15
2015
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-07-18
2015
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2022-11-07
2014
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2021-11-23
2014
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2021-11-15
2013
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-04-30
2013
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-11-23