Perpetual Reserve 90-21
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 10 years of disgorgement to appreciate its evolving complexity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Henri Giraud's Perpetual Reserve 90-21 represents a masterclass in the art of solera-style aging in Champagne. This cuvée is built upon a perpetual reserve initiated in 1990, capturing over three decades of successive vintages. Rooted in the Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, celebrated since the times of King Henri IV who famously claimed the title of 'Lord of Aÿ,' this wine showcases the intense, vinous character of Pinot Noir balanced by the elegance of Chardonnay. Vinified using Giraud's signature oak barrels crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest, the wine undergoes a slow maturation that imparts a rich, creamy texture, deep complexity, and a vibrant mineral spine. It is a profound liquid archive of the estate's modern history, blending the freshness of the 2021 harvest with the deep, oxidized complexity of older reserve wines.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Based in the historic Grand Cru village of Aÿ, Champagne Henri Giraud traces its winemaking heritage back to 1625 with the Hémart family. Today, under the guidance of Claude Giraud, the house is world-renowned for its pioneering return to traditional oak vinification, utilizing barrels crafted exclusively from the nearby Argonne Forest to impart unmatched complexity and texture. This meticulous craftsmanship defines their bold, vinous style, exemplified by iconic cuvées such as Argonne and the Fût de Chêne MV. The estate is located at 71 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France, and their official website is https://www.champagne-giraud.com.