Geoffroy/René Extra Brut Champagne Terre 1er Cru 2006

95 points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Extra Brut Premier Cru Millésime Terre is pure, fine and intense on the nose, with sweet cherry flavors and a spicy-mineral background. Rich, round and elegant, this is a very fruity-elegant and balanced vintage Champagne with a (very discrete) touch of Jura/Jerez oxidation on the finish. You get nice finesse and elegance here. The finish is long, complex, pretty intense and salty. Fascinating. This is a blend of 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot Noir that was disgorged in July 2017 with a dosage of four grams per liter. Drink: 2019-2036. (Aug 2018)"

95 points James Suckling: "This has a strong autolysis influence, showing almond nougat, light red fruit and toasted brioche. The palate is richly flavored and smooth but compressed, the mushroom and earthy sous-bois flavors gliding along seamlessly. Savory style. A blend of 70 per cent pinot noir and 30 per cent chardonnay with ten years on lees. Drink now. (9/3/19)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and well-knit, this exudes a lovely nose of ripe fruit and roasted nut, layered with flavors of poached apricot, pickled ginger and crystalized honey on the finely detailed palate. A pronounced streak of salinity and racy acidity define the lingering finish. Disgorged July 2017. Drink now through 2028. 125 cases imported. (12/15/18)"