R Geoffroy, Champagne Expression Brut, NV (1.5L) so052925 pato family wines and Kožlović is arguably the

and Kožlović is arguably the producer most responsible for that reputation

and a hint of graphite

is known for its compact clay-limestone soils and southeast exposure—yielding Barolo with firm tannins

The palate is smooth and clean

under Battista the Brunate fruit had been bottled as a separate Selezione in the best years rather than as a Brunate/Le Coste blend

R Geoffroy, Champagne Expression Brut, NV (1.5L) so052925 pato family wines and Kožlović is arguably theGrower Champagne from one of the Marne Valley's masters of Pinot Meunier, now in a magnum made for a crowd. Geoffroy farms in and around Cumieres, a south facing village famous for ripening grapes early, and Expression is their flagship brut, a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay drawn from a mosaic of estate parcels and a deep reserve. The result is generous and harmonious, with orchard fruit, a touch of nuttiness, and a clean, savory