Humanity and Sustainability are the key words of L'Esprit Nature, gateway to the Henri Giraud universe. This brilliant wine bears the flag of the house's original commitment to the defence of the environment. Its emblem, the paper oak, tells the story of the fragility of life and the capacity of Man to reinvent it. Sparkling with beautiful mineral tang, it pushes the door of the great wines of Champagne, while its incomparable fruit invites shared pleasure.
Product information
Humanity and Sustainability are the key words of L'Esprit Nature, gateway to the Henri Giraud universe. This brilliant wine bears the flag of the house's original commitment to the defence of the environment. Its emblem, the paper oak, tells the story of the fragility of life and the capacity of Man to reinvent it. Sparkling with beautiful mineral tang, it pushes the door of the great wines of Champagne, while its incomparable fruit invites shared pleasure.
Country of Origin
France
Suitable for vegetarians
Storage
Can be kept, suitably stored, for up to five years
Brand
Champagne Henri GiraudHenri Giraud was established in Ay in 1625. Grapes are grown on the chalky slopes of the Montagne de Reims where the Houses long-standing respect for the terroir and organic viticulture mean that their vineyards have zero residue of herbicide and pesticide.
Base wines are vinified in Argonne Oak bringing unrivalled richness and depth of flavour. Reserve wines dating back to 1990s from Henri Girauds own version of the solera, their unique perpetual reserve, are used to add dimensions unreached by other Domaines.
Manufacturer
Champagne Henri Giraud, 71 Bd Charles de Gaulle, 51160 Ay, Champagne, France
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans
ABV (%)
12
Grape Variety
Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Noir 20%
Tasting Notes
Deep and full with gorgeous baked apple and pear, red berries and apricot topped off with toasted nuts and brioche. There is a touch of white pepper and spice all underpinned by the signature Giraud salinity.
History
The origins of Champagne Henri Giraud go back to 1625 when the Hmart family settled in A. At the beginning of the 20th century Lon Giraud, a veteran of the Battle of the Marne, married a young lady Hmart. He rebuilt the familys magnificent vineyard that had just been devastated by phylloxera and First World War. Claude Giraud, 12th generation of the Giraud-Hmart family, today presides over the destiny of this Champagne House.
Regional Information
Ay in Champagne is famous for its chalk. The soil in the vineyards is only on average 20cm deep lying on top of 200 metres of chalk. The south-facing slopes produce lovely ripe grapes which is tempered by the cooling effext of the Marne river which snakes through the valley.
Current Vintage
NV
Vinification Details
Vinified in Argonne oak barrels and then matured for at leat two years on the lees. 50% of the wine is drawn from the perpetual reserve.
Producer
Champagne Henri Giraud
Agent
New Generation Wines
Winemaker
Sbastien Le Golvet
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