-Non-contact cat thermometerChampagne Henri Giraud Esprit Nature 75cl

Humanity and Sustainability are the key words of L'Esprit Nature, gateway to the Henri Giraud universe. This brilliant wine bears the flag of the house's original commitment to the defence of the environment. Its emblem, the paper oak, tells the story of the fragility of life and the capacity of Man to reinvent it. Sparkling with beautiful mineral tang, it pushes the door of the great wines of Champagne, while its incomparable fruit invites shared pleasure.

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 (%)

Grape Variety

Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Noir 20%

Tasting Notes

Deep and full with gorgeous baked apple and pear, red berries and apricot topped off with toasted nuts and brioche. There is a touch of white pepper and spice all underpinned by the signature Giraud salinity.

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

Ay 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

Vinified in Argonne oak barrels and then matured for at leat two years on the lees. 50% of the wine is drawn from the perpetual reserve.

Producer