PR 18-90
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 5 to 15 years of release, though its deep reserve-wine foundation gives it the structure to cellar beautifully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted turbot, acorn-fed Jamón Ibérico, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Champagne Henri Giraud's 'PR 18-90' is an extraordinary multi-vintage cuvée that represents a liquid bridge across generations. The name 'PR' stands for Perpétuelle Réserve, reflecting a unique blending philosophy. This cuvée is crafted by uniting two distinct perpetual reserve systems kept in the Giraud cellars: one initiated in 1990, and a historical one dating back to 1918. By blending these two living libraries of wine, Giraud achieves an unparalleled depth of flavor, complexity, and structural harmony. Sourced from the chalk-rich Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, the wine undergoes vinification in oak casks crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest, a signature of the house. This traditional wood contact imparts a rich, vinous texture and subtle spice, beautifully balancing the vibrant acidity and deep mineral core of the Aÿ terroir.
🍾 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.