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Henri Giraud Blanc De Blancs Craie Champagne 75cl Gift Boxed
Champagne Henri Giraud is the oldest Champagne house still owned by its founding family – the Giraud-Hémart family has farmed vines at Aÿ since 1625. However, it is only since current head Claude Giraud took over that the wines have been released under the family name.
The Henri Giraud Blanc de Blancs Craie NV is composed of 100% Chardonnay from chalk soils of the Montagne de Reims. Based on the 2017 vintage, the blend includes 10% of reserve wines from Aÿ Grand Cru, matured for 12 months in Argonne oak barrels before being incorporated.
View all Henri Giraud >ABV: 12%
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"Blanc de Craie is a new cuvée from Henri Giraud, 100% Chardonnay from 55% Aÿ and 45% Louvois fruit. With scents of lemon, a little verbena and honeysuckle, the nose is lively and pleasant, while the texture is perfectly defined, displaying well-controlled acidity and perfect balance. Can be aged for up to five years." 93/100 - Yohan Castaing, Decanter Magazine, 04 Nov 2019
"A subtle golden colour shimmers while the nose exhibits notes of salty caramel and even maple syrup with a greenish overtone of moss. The palate is streamlined, salty, taut and bright, yet with just that rich, rounded depth. A lovely and sinuous and super-salty Champagne with a compellingly dry and taut finish." - 95/100, Falstaff
"A subtle golden colour shimmers while the nose exhibits notes of salty caramel and even maple syrup with a greenish overtone of moss. The palate is streamlined, salty, taut and bright, yet with just that rich, rounded depth. A lovely and sinuous and super-salty Champagne with a compellingly dry and taut finish." - 95/100, Falstaff
Grape: Chardonnay
This NV release is based on the 2017 harvest, which was notably good for Chardonnay, creating high-quality wines ideal for producing Blanc de Blancs style Champagne.
Blanc de Craie is a shimmering golden colour in the glass. The aroma has Sicilian lemon, honeysuckle, seawater, and herbal notes over a sweet brioche undernote. The palate is tight and defined with great freshness holding up against the rich fruit character. The finish is dry and saline with a wonderful balance.
A Champagne to match with fish, seafood and poultry dishes.
| Brand | Henri Giraud |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Volume (cl) | 75 |
| ABV (% vol) | 12 |
| Dietary | Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Style | Blanc de Blancs |
| Champagne Expression | Citrus, Complex, Light & Fresh, Mineral |
| Champagne Region | Montagne de Reims |
| Champagne Village | Ay, Louvois |
| Champagne Dosage (g/l) | 6 |
| Champagne Producer Type | Champagne House |
| Champagne and Wine Aging | Oak |
| Closure | Cork and Cage |
| Champagne Grape | Champagne Blend |
| Time on Lees | 1-4 Years |
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