PR 20-90
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 10 to 15 years of release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted pheasant, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Champagne Henri Giraud's 'PR 20-90' is an extraordinary expression of the house's mastery over blending and oak vinification. The 'PR' stands for Perpetual Reserve, a solera-like system maintained by the estate. This specific cuvée marries the vibrant energy of a base vintage with a deep, complex perpetual reserve that has been continuously enriched since 1990. Crafted primarily from the Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, the wine is vinified in small oak casks sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest, a signature Giraud technique that imparts unmatched texture, micro-oxygenation, and vinous depth. This process yields a Champagne of remarkable complexity, characterized by layers of dried fruits, toasted brioche, honeyed nuts, and a profound chalky minerality that pays homage to the historic chalk soils of Champagne.
🍾 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.