PR 19-90
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 5 to 15 years of release, though its exceptional structure allows it to cellar beautifully for longer.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pheasant, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comt cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Champagne Henri Giraud's 'PR 19-90' is an extraordinary multi-vintage cuv e that showcases the house's mastery of the 'Perp tuelle R serve' (PR) system. This unique bottling is crafted by blending two distinct perpetual reserves: one dating back to 1990 and another spanning up to 2019. Sourced entirely from the historic Grand Cru vineyards of A , the wine undergoes vinification in oak casks crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest, a signature Giraud technique that imparts a rich, vinous texture and complex micro-oxygenation. The result is a profound expression of A 's chalky terroir, marrying the fresh energy of younger reserve wines with the deep, oxidative complexity, honeyed notes, and structural nobility of decades-old solera components.
🍾 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.