Hommage a Francois Hemart Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared scallops, roasted poultry, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Paying tribute to François Hémart, the 17th-century forebear who anchored the family's winemaking roots in the legendary soils of Aÿ, this cuvée is a masterclass in the vinous, structured style of Champagne Henri Giraud. Sourced from the chalk-dominant Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, where history whispers of French kings who prized these wines above all others, the Hommage undergoes fermentation and aging in oak barrels. This traditional approach, utilizing wood sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest, coaxes out a remarkable depth, creamy texture, and subtle spice. It stands as a profound bridge between the historical legacy of the Hémart family and Claude Giraud's modern renaissance of oak-aged Champagne.
🍾 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, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%