Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir Champagne 75cl

Pinot Noir, grandfather of Syrah and father of Chardonnay, and its cousin, Pinot Bleu also known as âpetit dorÃ©â â âsmall goldenâ in AÃ¿, because of the golden points stuck on its bloom shine at harvest time, produce a wines of such complexity, freshness and elegance that it has become the grail that every great wine would like to reach.

Pinot Noir, grandfather of Syrah and father of Chardonnay, and its cousin, Pinot Bleu also known as petit dor small golden in A, because of the golden points stuck on its bloom shine at harvest time, produce a wines of such complexity, freshness and elegance that it has become the grail that every great wine would like to reach.

Country of Origin

France

Suitable for vegetarians

Storage

Can be kept, suitably stored, for up to five years

Brand

Champagne Henri Giraud

Henri Giraud was established in Ay in 1625. Grapes are grown on the chalky slopes of the Montagne de Reims where the Houses long-standing respect for the terroir and organic viticulture mean that their vineyards have zero residue of herbicide and pesticide.

Base wines are vinified in Argonne Oak bringing unrivalled richness and depth of flavour. Reserve wines dating back to 1990s from Henri Girauds own version of the solera, their unique perpetual reserve, are used to add dimensions unreached by other Domaines.

Manufacturer

Champagne Henri Giraud, 71 Bd Charles de Gaulle, 51160 Ay, Champagne, France

Allergen Information

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Dietary Information

Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans

ABV (%)

Units

8.4

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir 100%

Tasting Notes

A rich and rounded champagne with flavours of ripe red berries, plum allied to a touch of mint and ginger with a creamy, lemon-tinged finish.

History

The origins of Champagne Henri Giraud go back to 1625 when the Hmart family settled in A. At the beginning of the 20th century Lon Giraud, a veteran of the Battle of the Marne, married a young lady Hmart. He rebuilt the familys magnificent vineyard that had just been devastated by phylloxera and First World War. Claude Giraud, 12th generation of the Giraud-Hmart family, today presides over the destiny of this Champagne House.

Regional Information

A in Champagne is famous for its chalk. The soil in the vineyards is only on average 20cm deep lying on top of 200 metres of chalk. The south-facing slopes produce lovely ripe grapes which is tempered by the cooling effext of the Marne river which snakes through the valley.

Current Vintage

Vinification Details

Matured for 54 months in total calm: 12 months on lees without transfer in small oak barrels, then 6 months on fine lees to get ripe at ground temperature, this process is called mise retarde. Finally the wine is aged for 36 months in bottle.

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