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Henri Giraud, Ay Blanc Grand Cru 2019
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Description
Brilliant representative, in a modern style of the still wines of the Champagne region, it happens to be the only Ay Grand Cru Coteaux Champenois Blanc in the history of the Champagne region. It knows how to take advantage of the contribution of wood without losing the freshness and distinction that characterize our terroir. Fluid and warm, its delicate texture is astonishing. Signifying the origin of the wine, this rare pearl will let the limestone fill your mouth.
About the Producer
In 1625, François Hémart settled in the village of Aÿ and began to produce champagne. Today Claude Giraud, son of Henri Giraud and the 12th generation of the family, presides over the estate’s destiny and produces the Giraud champagnes in Aÿ. The estate is located at the Aÿ Grand Cru comprised with 33,500 hectares of land, only less than 9% in that area can be classified as 100% Grand Cru and Henri Giraud Champagne is one of the few. Over 1000 years, there are only 323 vineyards in the area and Aÿ Grand Cru is the exemplar of all Grand Cru, at the same time here grows the best Pinot Noir. Claude Giraud, 12th generation of the Giraud-Hémart family, today presides over the destiny of this Champagne House.
