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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 254 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by 1W2T on 5/2/2024 & rated 88 points: Trevlig (159 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 9/28/2023 & rated 91 points: Salmon ruby hue. Lifted nose of violets, raspberry, rinsed stone. Crisp cranberry, red raspberry, and strawberry on the fizzy palate. Energetic acidity driving true refreshment. Wonderful with grilled salmon. Half bottle consumed on MDI. (829 views) | | | Tasted by astroman on 4/30/2023 & rated 90 points: Blind bubbles tasting (That Wine Place): Blinded. Base of 2017, 100% Pinot Noir, Disgorged Mar 2022 with 4g/l. Med pink almost ruby like. Much darker than the earlier rose. Lots of strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, med body. (1308 views) | | | Tasted by Travislee0113 on 3/22/2023 & rated 92 points: This bottle was well-matured. Nice honey nose and astringent palate; it deserves the higher classification it commands now. (1157 views) | | | Tasted by Chekib m. on 12/9/2022 & rated 91 points: 2014 base, disgorged 2018.
Bit older than I would usually drink this champagne.
Color is deep pink, verging on light red.
Expressive nose with some aging. Red berries, mushroom, nuts and pastry.
Full body, frothy, Sweet Red berries flavours, dried fruits, dry with mellowed acidity. Good intensity and depth of flavours, long sweet red berries aftertaste.
Very good rose de Saignée. My favourite producer for this style of rose. (1387 views) | | | Tasted by mjdixon on 11/10/2022 & rated 88 points: Initial taste similar to some Alsace/Reislings with a petrol note - not really my type of thing.
This lessened over time but was always there.
Don't think it was a bottle problem?? (1358 views) | | | Tasted by grapenomad on 11/7/2022 & rated 90 points: Tasted the 2017 base. Moderate salmon pink in the glass. Aromas of strawberry and cream, very fruit driven at first, but opens up to secondary notes quite a bit as the wine warms up. Medium-bodied, fine mousse, high acidity. Well-rounded, well-made Champagne, but not a lot of terroir drive here. Would drink this if there was nothing else on offer. (1063 views) | | | Tasted by chicsucre on 10/16/2022: Strawberries and cranberries, very pleasant and food friendly
Did a half bottle at the Morris since our friends weren’t drinking (765 views) | | | Tasted by FiggySmalls on 10/6/2022: I rarely pile on, but my second bottle of the 2021 disgorgement shows worse than the first.
literally exploding fine mousse from a bottle that hasn't moved in days. nice cran-apple ginger ale vibe (war heads, anybody??? Now think "spiced cran-apple" flavor)
Wine is just moussey, cran-gingery stuff with a pretty color right now. Sigh (738 views) | | | Tasted by FiggySmalls on 9/27/2022: October 2021 disgorgement
very cranberry ginger-ale on the nose. palate is kinda the same. not a bad thing necessarily.
medium energy. has acid but overall quite rich with a slight sweetness. tons of youthful mousse even on careful pours=annoying. tiny unimpressive bead and resultant "meh" mouthfeel.
delicious and expressive but lacks anything interesting beyond the color. almost like a fizzy bottle of pale ripe vintage Burg
I remember loving this. Maybe the bottles I had back in 2020 had decent bottle age vs the youth? Or grower bottle variation? (605 views) | | | Tasted by ant-1 on 7/10/2022: Wow la fraise gourmande ! De la matière et des fruits rouges, j’adore. (1108 views) | | | Tasted by Nyllet on 6/14/2022 flawed bottle: Chemical vanilla that blows off a bit, some root vegetable, gooseberries, dirt. Must be a flawed bottle. (500 views) | | | Tasted by maxima on 1/11/2022 & rated 91 points: Ample et généreux, un Champagne substanciel.
Des fraises et des agrumes avec une
belle minéralité. Beaucoup de bulles fines
et persistantes.
C'est long et vineux.
EXCELLENT. (1931 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 1/9/2022 & rated 93 points: This is a large scale Champagne, very red/pinot driven. Upon release, it was a bit straightforward. With time, it developed sous bois, adding beautiful complexity. I recommend cellaring for five years or more. (1713 views) | | | Tasted by Chris on 1/1/2022 & rated 94 points: Deep flavor profile and fantastic rouge color. Love this wine. For less money than say a Billecart Salmon Rose, you get so much more. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 12/25/2021 & rated 93 points: Generous red fruits, this particular bottle is showing pronounced sous bois which adds nice complexity. (1712 views) | | | Tasted by Mario17 on 10/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Des arômes de fraise, de canneberges se révèlent sur ce Champagne expressif et frais. Belle mousse avec des bulles asset fines, pas trop vineux pour un PN et avec une belle acidité assez vive, finale de longueur moyenne un brin acidulée avec cette légère rétro de canneberges. 89-90
Strawberries and cranberries on this expressive and fresh Champagne, nice mousse and fairly tight bubbles, not too vinous for a PN, medium length finish with slightly tart cranberries coming back. (1670 views) | | | Tasted by Pimelles on 7/31/2021 & rated 92 points: Beautiful dark red color in glass.
Aromas of strawberries, watermelon jolly rancher, touch of kool aid.
Fine mouse. Effervescence disappears fairly quickly in the glass.
Red fruit, Dr. Pepper, good acidity and balance. Fairly mineral and lean with 8 g/l dosage.
Exceptionally elegant. Held its weight over the course of 4 days. (1349 views) | | | Tasted by Chris on 7/5/2021 & rated 97 points: Incredible rose champagne. Fantastic red color and gorgeous red fruit, more flavor than most rose champagne I've had. love this stuff! (1404 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 5/8/2021 & rated 91 points: Expressive nose displaying generous red fruit, strawberry, cherry soda, smoked salmon, cooper, sweet spices and limestone. Very good concentraion, generous sweet red fruit, medium fine abundunt mousse, warm and round, good acidity and mineral, and a medium to long sweeet red fruit driven finish. This is a full body red sparlking wine. (1931 views) | | | Tasted by aChave on 1/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Bright red fruit with nice balance and a frothy character. Food friendly and delicious. (1838 views) | | | Tasted by Gregmonroe on 12/29/2020: Deep rose color, almost opaque. Bubbles are spaced out, but continual. Smell of sweet strawberry. Flavors of strawberry and maybe watermelon candy. Sweeter than I hoped, but good. (1672 views) | | | Tasted by lmybudo on 12/9/2020 & rated 93 points: Beautiful deep rose color, aromas of strawberry, cherry, rhubarb, raspberry. Full acidity, creamy texture in the mouth, luscious flavors of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon and rhubarb along with a nice steely flavor to balance out the fruit. Wonderful with white cheddar, Brie, and goat cheese. (1580 views) | | | Tasted by Rixon on 7/5/2020 & rated 93 points: 'Consistent notes'. Oemotståndlig i all enkelhet. (2050 views) | | | Tasted by Rixon on 6/14/2020 & rated 93 points: En helt underbar roséchampagne. En bukett av röda bär med smultron längst fram. Trots den unga frukten (2015) är den öppen, tillgänglig och generös - nästan lite sötfruktig. I balans med bra och medelhög syra. Gifter sig hundraprocentigt till en kryddstark rätt av skaldjur. (1944 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Decanter, Regional profile: Champagne's Marne Valley and 12 wines tasted (3/10/2024)
(NV Geoffroy, Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut, Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero, Champagne, France, Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: 2023 New Releases (Nov 2023) (5/1/2023)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé de Saignée Sparkling Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (6/30/2022)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut, Sparkling, France) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: 2020 New Releases (Nov 2020) (11/1/2020)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé de Saignée Sparkling Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne – 2019 Fall Releases (Dec 2019) (12/1/2019)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée Sparkling Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne – The Season’s New Releases (Nov 2018) (11/1/2018)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignee Sparkling Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: 2017 New Releases (Dec 2017) (12/1/2017)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée 1er Cru Sparkling Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Oct-17, Issue #68
(NV René Geoffroy Brut - Rosé de Saignée 1er Cru Champagne/Sparkling) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The Season’s New Releases (Dec 2016) (11/1/2016)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée (2012)) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2016, Issue #63, The Bi-Annual Champagne Report Summer 2016
(NV Champagne Geoffroy “Rosé de Saignée” Premier Cru Brut NV (Aÿ) Disgorged July 2015) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne’s Golden Age (Nov 2015) (11/1/2015)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée (2012)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/27/2015)
(NV René Geoffroy, Rosé de Saignée Brut Premier Cru ampagne Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2015, Issue #57, The June 2015 Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report Tales From Two Weeks In the Region in April
(NV Champagne Geoffroy “Rosé de Saignée” Premier Cru Brut NV (Aÿ) Disgorged 9/14) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The Season’s New Releases (Nov 2014) (11/1/2014)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée (2011)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, June 2014, Issue #18, Champagne Tasting Notes
(NV René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, The Season’s Best NV Champagne Releases (Jan 2015) (1/1/2014)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée) Subscribe to see review text. | i-WineReview.com, Report 40: Consumer's Guide to Sparkling Rosé (12/1/2013)
(NV René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne – A Wine For All Seasons (Nov 2013)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rosé De Saignée) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2013, Issue #52
(NV René Geoffroy Brut - Rosé de Saignée Cru 1er Cru Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, May 2013, Issue #16, Champagne Tasting Notes
(NV René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (3/30/2013)
(NV René Geoffroy Premier Cru Brut Rosé De Saignée Champagne, Ac red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: So Much More Than a Celebration Wine (Oct 2012)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Premier Cru Rosé De Saignee) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: So Much More Than a Celebration Wine (Oct 2012)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Extra Brut Blanc De Rosé Rosé De Saignee) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2011)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rose De Saignee) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, December 2010, Issue #9, René Geoffroy – The New Kid in Aÿ
(NV René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, December 2010, Issue #9, René Geoffroy – The New Kid in Aÿ
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Champagne Warrior, December 2010, Issue #9, René Geoffroy – The New Kid in Aÿ
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Vinous, December 2010
(NV Rene Geoffroy Rose de Saignee Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Dec-10, IWC Issue #20101 (12/1/2010)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Rose de Saignee Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2010)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rose De Saignee Premier Cru) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, December 2009
(NV Rene Geoffroy Rose de Saignee Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The Last Frontier (Dec 2009)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rose De Saignee) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2009, Issue #36
(NV René Geoffroy Brut - Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru 1er Cru Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2008)
(NV Rene Geoffroy Brut Rose De Saignee) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, November 2008
(NV Rene Geoffroy Rose de Saignee Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 4th Quarter, 2007, Issue #28
(NV R. Geoffroy Brut Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru 1er Cru Rosé) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, November/December 2006, IWC Issue #129
(NV Rene Geoffroy Rose de Saignee Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2002, IWC Issue #105
(NV Rene Geoffroy NV Brut Rose) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/17/2016)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Light medium cherry red color; tart golden raspberry, autolytic nose; tart golden raspberry, autolytic palate; medium-plus finish 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/3/2013)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Light medium pink color with steady, tiny bubbles; appealing, vinous, tart cherry, raspberry cream nose; tart cherry cream, tart cherry, ripe raspberry palate; medium-plus finish (disgorged 11/12) 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/15/2012)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Light medium pink color with abundant mousse; effusive, floral, tart cherry, strawberry nose; tart strawberry, tart cherry, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/18/2011)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Light orange pink color with few, tiny bubbles; tart cherry, tart raspberry nose; tasty, tart cherry, mineral, tart raspberry palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points 90 points | By Terry Theise
Terry Theise Estate Selections, 2011 Champagne Catalog (6/1/2011)
(NV René Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée) ($77.00) The demand is so feverish the wine sells out just as it’s starting to really find its fruit with a year on the cork. I tasted an ’08 cuvée disgorged 12/10, with the magnificently pretty fruit of this lovely vintage. An ’09 cuvée, disgorged the first week of March, has more body and fruit but less flower; richer, more brioche-y, more mid-palate. We’ll see it in the Fall. It does bear mentioning, our most popular Geoffroy wine is also our least dry Geoffroy wine. This in-demand fella is packing a whole 10g.l. of filthy residual sugar. Thanks for not minding! | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (1/16/2011)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Medium dark pink color; cherry, raspberry, white chocolate nose; rich, tasty, raspberry, cherry, vinous and hedonistic, Pinot Noir, pomegranate palate; medium finish 92+ pts. 92 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (12/31/2010)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Medium dark orange pink color; elegant, light orange, oily nose; tasty, rich, tart orange, mineral, tart tangerine, white pepper palate; medium-plus finish 93+ pts. 93 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/23/2010)
(NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Brut) Medium pink color; tart strawberry, strawberry jello powder, mineral nose; tart strawberry, tart cherry, tart watermelon, light red fruit, blood orange palate with medium acid palate; medium finish (100% Pinot Noir; disgorged in 9/09) 91 points |
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| Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Sub-Region:
Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. |
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