René Geoffroy Volupté Brut Millésime 2016

100% Chardonnay

Selection of the best Chardonnay plots from Cumières:

50% Le Chene (Southeast, very ripe fruit)

50% Tournamidi (western orientation, almost no surface above the chalk)

Average age of the vines: 35 years

All batches are vinified separately, without malolactic fermentation

First fermentation 45% in oak

Tribute to the Chardonnay in Cumieres

Dosage: 2g/l

Nicola OKT23: Volupte 16 is a powerful, dark, spicy release, including exotic fruits, something tart, zesty, lots of body and power.

Tasting OCT21: The 14 is currently still quite closed and very tight, still needs some time.

Tasting FEB20: 2013 is once again a real Volupté - exuberant, expressive, creamy, generous, buttery, but with a lot of finesse on the back, beautiful!

PRESS REVIEWS

2019 – James.Suckling.com: 98/100
2019 –RVF Guide: 15/20
2019 –Bettane et Desseauve Guide: 16.5/20
2018 –RVF Guide: 15.5/20
2018 –Gault Millau Guide: 16.5/20
2018 – Bettane & Desseauve Guide: 16/20
2018 – Vinum – Germany: 18,5/20
2018/2019 –Tyson Stelzer Guide – Australia: 93/100
2017 – James.suckling.com: 94/100
Le point – J. Dupont: 16/20
Burghound – USA: 90/100
Wine Advocate – USA: 94/100
Stephen Tanzer’s – USA: 92/100
Vinous – USA: 92/100
Terry Theise about 2008: Great masterpiece and killer value. This is establishing a track record as one of Champagnes great wines, offering character, yumminess and value.