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Henri Giraud

Hommage au Pinot Noir

No formal notes . Medium deep lemon yellow . Quite deep rich fruited nose , with citrus peel , yellow plum and brioche . Quite round and rich on the palate , again the brioche , yellow fruits and orange peel . Good length and balance , but probably needs a bit of food. At Vinous Icons NY, Pier 60, Feb 2025 — 18 days ago

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Henri Giraud

MV19 Grand Cru Aÿ Brut Champagne Blend

Absolutely incredible. Baked apple pie, crêpes with lemon juice, pear juice, toast, roasted almonds, butter, white miso paste, lemon grass and stemmed ginger.
So much power on the palate with a full body and intensity. Incredible
— 10 months ago

Henri Giraud

PR 19/90 Champagne Blend

Lots of depth and layers. — 2 years ago

Henri Giraud

Esprit Nature Champagne ADN

Citrus, fruity, plum, sour, chalk. Pinot Noir 80% Chardonnay 20% Slight salty. It has structure. Henri Giraud Esprit Nature G AY Blend @13200, Dmar, 250424 — 4 months ago

Henri Giraud

Argonne Brut Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2002

Nutty oxidation but not overwhelmingly so, with good acidity, probably past peak but not too far over. — 8 months ago

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Henri Giraud

MV16 Grand Cru Aÿ Brut Champagne Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend

A special champagne worthy of a special occasion. One of the best champagnes I've had and a stellar drop. Such complexity yet elegance in a glass. Layered perfection. Happy 3 years anniversary to me and Singlife. — a year ago

Henri Giraud

Dame-Jane Champagne Rosé Blend

A little natty funk, it didn’t really resonate with me. — 8 months ago

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Henri Giraud

Ratafia Champenois Solera

Shay A
9.3

I’ve enjoyed Henri Giraud’s champagnes for a while, and was able to visit last Nov. This ratafia champenois was quite fun and worthy of a few bottles being brought home. From a solera of 1990-2016 vintages.

Followed over a few months (love that the wine comes with its own dedicated stopper to help preserve).

First whiff reminds me of some Cognacs I’ve had with a combo of sweet concentrated fruit (raisins) and heat, before showing a honeyed profile. There’s no nutty Sauternes like profile, but the palate is texturally similar without being cloying. Orange marmalade and golden raspberries dominate the flavors. Little bright herbal-flair, but this still shows some Cognac type flavors without the ABV punch. The oxidation is balanced and not detracting. Really enjoyable.
— 8 months ago

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Henri Giraud

MV18 Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend

My champagne of the year. 80% pinot noir and 20% charddy, 100% delicious. So much going on with its melange of flavours. A pretty bold drop both lively and heavy at the same time. — 2 years ago