PR 22-90 Rose
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 5–10 years of release, though its deep reserve structure allows it to cellar beautifully for longer.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild salmon, charcuterie board
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The PR 22-90 Rosé from Champagne Henri Giraud is an extraordinary multi-vintage cuvée that showcases the house's mastery of the 'Perpétuelle Réserve' (PR) system. This unique bottling marries a perpetual reserve initiated in 1990 with the outstanding 2022 harvest, creating a bridge across decades of winemaking history. Crafted in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, the wine undergoes vinification in oak casks sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest, imparting a signature texture and micro-oxygenation. The rosé character is achieved through the addition of Henri Giraud's acclaimed still red wine from Aÿ, resulting in a deeply vinous, structured, and complex Champagne. It offers a captivating sensory journey marked by wild red berries, subtle spices, and a profound mineral finish, reflecting the chalky soils of its historic 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.