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Rene Geoffroy Champagne Empreinte Brut 2013 375ml

size
375ml
country
France
region
Champagne
VM
93
WS
93
WA
92
Additional vintages
2016 2015 2013 2012
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2013 Brut Cuvée Empreinte is endowed with notable richness and body, yet remains super-elegant and refined. Empreinte is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, all from Cumières, done mostly in oak, although there is not much of a presence of wood. Kirsch, red plum, spice and attractive toasty notes build nicely over time. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2019. ... More details
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Rene Geoffroy Champagne Empreinte Brut 2013 375ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
93
WS
93
WA
92
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2013 Brut Cuvée Empreinte is endowed with notable richness and body, yet remains super-elegant and refined. Empreinte is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, all from Cumières, done mostly in oak, although there is not much of a presence of wood. Kirsch, red plum, spice and attractive toasty notes build nicely over time. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2019.
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
A bright and vivacious version, with a frame of snappy acidity and lightly chalky texture. A minerally undertow of oyster shell and brine notes is layered with flavors of chopped almond, crushed blackberry, nectarine and pickled ginger. Hard to stop sipping. Disgorged May 2019. Drink now through 2028.
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
Disgorged in May 2019, the 2013 Brut Premier Cru Empreinte is showing well, opening in the glass with notes of citrus oil, crisp yellow orchard fruit, clear honey and wet stones. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, tensile and incisive, with an inviting core of fruit, ripe but racy acids and a long, saline finish. This is a beautifully elegant, classically balanced Champagne from Geoffroy that bears the stamp of the late, cool growing season.
Product Details
size
375ml
country
France
region
Champagne
Additional vintages
2016 2015 2013 2012
Overview
The 2013 Brut Cuvée Empreinte is endowed with notable richness and body, yet remains super-elegant and refined. Empreinte is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, all from Cumières, done mostly in oak, although there is not much of a presence of wood. Kirsch, red plum, spice and attractive toasty notes build nicely over time. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2019.
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
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Region: Champagne

The region of Champagne in the north-easterly part of France has, for hundreds of years, been known for the production of high quality, elegant and characterful sparkling white wines. Champagne wines continue to dominate the market for sparkling wines, and are the envy of many countries, with plenty of producers attempting to emulate their unique practices. The chalky, mineral-rich soils of this high altitude region are ideal for growing the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietal grapevines which cover the region and are usually blended together in the production of Champagne wine. The climate of Champagne is far cooler than other famous wine regions in France, but the wineries which are found all over the area have generations of expertise, and have no problems in producing vast quantities of their famous produce for the world market.
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Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
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The region of Champagne in the north-easterly part of France has, for hundreds of years, been known for the production of high quality, elegant and characterful sparkling white wines. Champagne wines continue to dominate the market for sparkling wines, and are the envy of many countries, with plenty of producers attempting to emulate their unique practices. The chalky, mineral-rich soils of this high altitude region are ideal for growing the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietal grapevines which cover the region and are usually blended together in the production of Champagne wine. The climate of Champagne is far cooler than other famous wine regions in France, but the wineries which are found all over the area have generations of expertise, and have no problems in producing vast quantities of their famous produce for the world market.
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French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.