Blanc de Blancs Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared scallops, roasted sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
In the heart of Aÿ, a historic Grand Cru village famous for its powerful Pinot Noir, Champagne Henri Giraud crafts a rare and captivating Blanc de Blancs that challenges regional conventions. This cuvée is a brilliant showcase of Chardonnay grown on the steep, chalk-dominated slopes of Aÿ. True to the house's pioneering spirit and centuries-old heritage dating back to 1625, the wine undergoes vinification in oak casks crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest. This traditional method imparts a majestic texture, creamy complexity, and subtle toasted notes to the naturally high acidity and intense minerality of the Grand Cru Chardonnay. The result is a highly original Blanc de Blancs that marries the crystalline purity of chalk with the rich, vinous depth that is the signature of Henri Giraud.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its viticultural heritage in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ back to 1625 through the Hémart family, Champagne Henri Giraud is one of the most distinctive and artisanal Champagne houses. Today steered by Claude Giraud, the twelfth generation of the founding family, the estate is celebrated for reviving the historic tradition of vinifying and maturing Champagne exclusively in local oak barrels sourced from the nearby Forest of Argonne. Embracing organic practices and minimal intervention, Giraud champions powerful, Pinot Noir-dominant cuvées marked by intense vinous complexity, fine salinity, and exceptional aging potential. Iconic expressions such as the prestige cuvée Argonne, the Fût de Chêne MV series, and Hommage à François Hémart epitomize the house's dedication to terroir-driven richness and visionary craftsmanship.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%