Champagne Henri Giraud: elegance of a grand cru and aging in oak barrels

The Henri Giraud champagne house is one of those rare signatures where history and technique have echoed each other for centuries. Rooted in Aÿ, Dizy, and Mutigny, it draws its identity from the soils of the Aÿ Grand Cru, with Pinot Noir occupying a central place, enhanced by an atypical winemaking approach combining stainless steel cuvées and a significant portion of aging in oak barrels. This alternation gives the wines structural depth while preserving their original freshness. The house's originality lies in its mastery of barrel aging, an approach developed in the 1980s under the leadership of Claude Giraud. The aromas blend elegantly: the mineral tension of the Champagne terroir interacting with toasted and vanilla notes from the oak, to produce cuvées that are at once precise, enveloping, and highly complex. Among the most emblematic expressions, the "Argonne" cuvée perfectly illustrates the DNA of the house: a sophisticated blend around Aÿ Grand Cru Pinot Noir, matured in Argonne barrels, which reveals a balance between power and finesse, with a silky texture, a beautiful length and a deeply Champagne soul. The Henri Giraud range goes beyond the vintage, offering cuvées like "Esprit Nature" or "Fût de Chêne" which highlight the diversity of the blending and aging work. Each bottle is the result of a rigorous selection of base wines and a patient blend, orchestrated to capture the purest expression of fruit, wood and terroir. Choosing Champagne Henri Giraud means choosing a refined experience where tradition combines with innovation. Whether for a celebration or an introspective tasting, its fine bubbles, its aromatic complexity and its controlled tension offer a memorable signature, reflecting know-how passed down over twelve generations.

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HENRI GIRAUD Tribute to Pinot Noir 75cl - Case
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    A vibrant tribute to Pinot Noir, between intensity, minerality and elegance <p...
    €74.00Price
    HENRI GIRAUD Tribute to Pinot Noir 75cl - Case
    • New
      A vibrant tribute to Pinot Noir, between intensity, minerality and elegance <p...
      €74.00Price
      HENRI GIRAUD Esprit Nature 75cl - Case
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        A free and gourmet champagne, reflecting the creative spirit of Henri Giraud <p...
        €59.50Price
        HENRI GIRAUD Esprit Nature 75cl - Case
        • New
          A free and gourmet champagne, reflecting the creative spirit of Henri Giraud <p...
          €59.50Price