92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2011

The 2002 Extra Brut Millesime is a rich, broad shouldered wine graced with tons of fruit. Vinification in French oak barriques gives the wine considerable depth, volume and spiciness. Layers of ripe, expressive varietal fruit flow from this rich, dramatic Champagne. A caressing, multi-dimensional finish rounds things out in style. As good as this is - and it is outstanding - I prefer Geoffroy's wines made in steel. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier, with 2 grams per liter of dosage. Disgorged March 9, 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.

93 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, October 2011

Light yellow-gold. Exotically perfumed nose displays an array of citrus and orchard fruit aromas, along with notes of vanilla, anise and smoke. Lush Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle flavors stain the palate, with bitter herb and quince nuances adding cut. Leaves smoky mineral and leesy notes behind on the strikingly long, sappy finish. Powerful, well-balanced Champagne.

About Winery

The south facing hills of the Vallee de la Marne, one of the five major subregions in Champagne, are located a short distance from Epernay, the area's second most important city. This is the home to both pinot noir and the less heralded pinot meunier varieties and it is quite easy for the vineyards here to ripen fully. Rene Geoffroy and his son Jean-Baptiste own about 32 acres planted predominantly to red grapes with about 20% of their vines in chardonnay. Their production of about 11,000 cases makes them one Thiese's larger producers.

Most of Geoffroy's vines are planted in the well-regarded premier cru villages of Cumieres and Hautvillers. Given the high proportion of red grapes grown by the family, it is no wonder that fermentation in wood has been part of the winemaking process for generations. The wines do not go through malolactic so as to preserve acidity which is needed for fruit grown in these warm crus. Compared to the wines of Vilmart, Geoffroy's wines seem a bit less oaky. Nevertheless, the wood component is strong so a good decant may be warrented.

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