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Henri Giraud Champagne Brut Esprit Nature NV 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Champagne
WS
92
WA
90
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
A skein of exotic spice unravels through flavors of apple tarte Tatin, ginger pastry cream, graphite and smoke in this expressive Champagne, framed by lithe acidity and a finely detailed mousse. Disgorged January 2018. Drink now through 2022. 6,000 cases made ... More details
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Henri Giraud Champagne Brut Esprit Nature NV 750ml

SKU 919089
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$269.70
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Professional Ratings
WS
92
WA
90
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
A skein of exotic spice unravels through flavors of apple tarte Tatin, ginger pastry cream, graphite and smoke in this expressive Champagne, framed by lithe acidity and a finely detailed mousse. Disgorged January 2018. Drink now through 2022. 6,000 cases made
WA
90
Rated 90 by Wine Advocate
Giraud’s easy-drinking NV Esprit Nature Brut is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir with 20% Chardonnay and 50% of reserve wines matured in small casks made of oak from the forest of Argonne and in ovoid vats. It displays a bright golden color and a terribly clear, fresh and pure bouquet of white fruits, sweet cherries and crushed stones. The wine is light, fresh and round on the palate, where it is indeed pretty charming and far from bone dry and reveals remarkable finesse and lightness. This is a beautiful aperitif and party wine that keeps the conversation going. I would drink it young and fresh, with all its current spirit. Disgorged August 2017; tasted April 2018.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Champagne
Overview
A skein of exotic spice unravels through flavors of apple tarte Tatin, ginger pastry cream, graphite and smoke in this expressive Champagne, framed by lithe acidity and a finely detailed mousse. Disgorged January 2018. Drink now through 2022. 6,000 cases made
green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

The careful blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes has long been the secret to the success of the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region. The wines of this region have gone down in history as the finest example of France's sparkling produce, and the methods of processing the grapes in this region have been imitated in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are actually seven different grape varietals allowed to be included in a Champagne sparkling wine, although grape varietals such as Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Pinot Gris are used less and less commonly in its production. Whilst the Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their distinctive biscuit flavor and wonderful astringency, it is the Pinot Noir grapes (most commonly used for producing beautifully light red wines) which give the Champagne wines their length and backbone.
barrel

Region: Champagne

The beautiful north-easterly region of Champagne in France is famous around the world for the production of the exquisite sparkling white wines which characterize the region. All over the globe, bottles of wine from Champagne are celebrated and enjoyed, and their fame has come about through generations of expertise and experimentation, and a dedication to quality which raises the bar for producers of sparkling wines everywhere. The vast majority of grapes grown in this special region are of the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietals, the principle grapes used for the production of Champagne sparkling white wines. The region itself is far cooler than many other important French wine regions, but this hasn't stopped the dozens of wineries in Champagne from making their distinctive and much-loved produce.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

The careful blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes has long been the secret to the success of the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region. The wines of this region have gone down in history as the finest example of France's sparkling produce, and the methods of processing the grapes in this region have been imitated in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are actually seven different grape varietals allowed to be included in a Champagne sparkling wine, although grape varietals such as Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Pinot Gris are used less and less commonly in its production. Whilst the Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their distinctive biscuit flavor and wonderful astringency, it is the Pinot Noir grapes (most commonly used for producing beautifully light red wines) which give the Champagne wines their length and backbone.
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Region: Champagne

The beautiful north-easterly region of Champagne in France is famous around the world for the production of the exquisite sparkling white wines which characterize the region. All over the globe, bottles of wine from Champagne are celebrated and enjoyed, and their fame has come about through generations of expertise and experimentation, and a dedication to quality which raises the bar for producers of sparkling wines everywhere. The vast majority of grapes grown in this special region are of the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietals, the principle grapes used for the production of Champagne sparkling white wines. The region itself is far cooler than many other important French wine regions, but this hasn't stopped the dozens of wineries in Champagne from making their distinctive and much-loved produce.
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Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.