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Henri Giraud, Hommage a Francois Hemart Grand Cru Ay NV
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Description
Rich and expressive, with racy acidity creating a mouthwatering frame for the finely woven tapestry of apricot preserves, toasted brioche, candied ginger and lemon curd. This is long and lacy on the elegant finish of spice and graphite. Disgorged June 2016, 4,165 cases made.Drink now through 2022. Published by Wine Spectator in Nov 2017.
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.
