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René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru Champagne 2012 Wine Review

René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru Champagne 2012

René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru Champagne 2012

Champagne A.C., France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $69.95

Drink: 2019-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.7%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: René Geoffroy

Agent: Wineonline Marketing Company LTD

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Reviews and Ratings

Rebecca Meir-Liebman - Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

The type of Champagne you would pleasantly rather enjoy with food - as it leans toward being more medium bodied, not as light and fresh as other champagnes. The bubbles are small and extremely refined and toasty, and the bread notes are quite evident on the mid palate. Its finish has brioche and nuts flavours that linger and just seem to keep on going. With baked apple notes and some slight caramel on the back palate, this wine has quite a complexity and is very much worth the exploration!
Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

The nose here is elegant and somewhat restrained with mild aromatics of jasmine and white flowers. On the palate it is lively, dry and slightly gingery with a fine, fine mousse. I would have welcomed a bit more of a lingering finish. Suitable for toasting on its own or serve with light appetizers. Tasted August 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com
René Geoffroy Empreinte Champagne 2012 is a Premier Cru vintage champagne with a persistent mousse of bright red berry, white-fleshed stone fruit flavours on the palate finishing long with zesty with orange citrus flavours. Chill and enjoy. - Community Wine Reviews

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