Coteaux Champenois Cuvee des Froides Terres
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Grand Cru slopes of Aÿ, Henri Giraud's Coteaux Champenois Cuvée des Froides Terres is a rare and magnificent testament to Champagne's historic still red winemaking tradition, which once graced the tables of French monarchs. The name 'Froides Terres' (Cold Earth) refers to the specific cool, clay-dominant soils of the parcel, which temper the warmth of the Aÿ terroir to yield a Pinot Noir of exceptional tension, elegance, and aromatic purity. True to the house's signature philosophy, this still red is vinified and aged in oak casks sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest. This meticulous wood program imparts a seamless, velvety texture and a complex spice profile to the vibrant red fruit character, bridging the gap between the finesse of Champagne terroir and the structure of fine Burgundy.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%