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Henri Giraud
The origins of Champagne Henri Giraud go back to 1625.
Contemporary of Henri IV and his descendants, the Hémart family settled permanently in Aÿ at the beginning of the 17th century.
Claude Giraud, 12th generation of the Giraud-Hémart family, today presides over the destiny of this Champagne House.
With its unique expertise in the vinification of great Champagne cuvees in new oak barrels, the Henri Giraud House is now working on winemaking in small containers, either of terracotta or ovoid sandstone to optimize the exchange between the wine and its lees.
With only 250,000 bottles, these champagnes are sought-after by collectors and lovers of great wines from around the world.
The whole vineyard is worked in sustainable viticulture and under certification of high environmental value (HVE).
“Let nothing be banned and nothing be obligatory – just make good wine naturally” – Henri Giraud
NV Henri Giraud, Blanc de Craie
65.00€
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: A beautiful appealing nose with hints of citrus fruits, lemon, verbena and going towards exotic fruit aromas such pineapple and lychee.
The palate is ample, creamy with a perfectly defined texture, displaying well-controlled acidity and perfect balance.
Perfect to drink between:: 8°C to 10°C
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Henri Giraud, Multi-Vintage MV17
195.00€
Grapes: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Style: Bright and gold color with a fine mousse. The nose is intense with aromas of pastry, ripe yellow fruits and sweet spices such as cinnamon.
The palate offers an elegant, round attack, then unrolls its silky touch, carried by a certain salinity and a touch of minerality. The aftertaste asserts itself with a beautiful freshness, a light menthol presence.
Perfect to drink between: 10°C to 12°C
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NV Henri Giraud, Hommage au Pinot Noir
85.00€
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Slightly amber tones color.
On the nose the wine shows notes of white flowers with relevant hints of honeysuckle, yellow fruit and very minty green almond.
On the palate there is succulent aromas of pear and yellow fruit, dried apricot with a finish on orange zest, burlat cherry and with a fine chocolate finish.
Perfect to drink between 10°C to 12°C
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NV Henri Giraud, Cuvée Esprit Nature
55.00€
Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Style: Beautiful golden color and shiny blond reflections. On the nose there is an explosion of stone fruits such as pear, peach, candied lemon, vanilla and spices. A full, rich and vinous mouth follows on the bitter almond and biscuit notes.
Perfect entry-level Champagne for lovers of vinous and dense Champagne.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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