Champagne Henriot
One of the oldest family-owned houses in Champagne, enjoying seven generations of uninterrupted ownership since the late 1700s. Unlike other “Grande Marques” the family focuses on developing strong bonds with the world of gastronomy. Eschewing the multiple off-trade / high street route to market, Champagne Henriot is found in some of the finest independent retailers and restaurants in the UK; where appreciation for quality and finesse is held in higher esteem than glitzy marketing.
The unmistakable Henriot style is the expression of the exclusive use of Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards without the use of Pinot Meunier. Pinot Noir is sourced from the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims delivering a supportive backbone and elegance – the perfect balancing support to enhance the delicate complexity of Chardonnay, which is sourced primarily from Grands Crus in the Côte des Blancs. Brut NV is aged for four years before release (three on lees and one in bottle), the house speciality of Blanc de Blancs is aged for an extra year and all the larger formats are aged for an extended period relative to their size.
Other wines by this producer
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Beautiful golden colour. Persistent sparkle, fine, regular bubbles. Pleasant nose made very elegant by the large amount of Chardonnay. Fresh, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate.
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Beautiful golden colour. Persistent sparkle, fine, regular bubbles. Pleasant nose made very elegant by the large amount of Chardonnay. Fresh, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate.
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Beautiful golden colour. The sparkle is persistent with fine, regular bubbles and the nose is made very elegant by the large amount of Chardonnay. Fresh, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate.
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Intense, complex floral nose with a touch of white fruit. Fruity, sharp, lively, persistent in the mouth with a mainly citrus aftertaste.
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Pale gold hue with light green highlights. Intense, complex floral nose with a touch of white fruit. Fruity, sharp, lively, persistent in the mouth with a mainly citrus aftertaste. This blend cannot be described any better than comparing it to a bouquet of flowers.
This light and lively champagne has as its base chardonnay from the Henriot vineyards in the Cotes des Blancs. It will never overpower the palate, bringing gaiety and freshness to celebrations. -
Strongly influenced by the weather during the extremely hot 2003 vintage, the Brut 2003 is an impressive combination of richness and elegance. Its higher proportion than usual of Pinot Noir gives it delicious black fruit characters. It is beautifully balanced with concentration, freshness and a delicate, toasty aroma.
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A mature Champagne that will develop even more. Shows toast, coffee, roasted cashew and vanilla pastry notes that are displayed on an elegant profile, with a fine mousse, a firm spine and a clean, crisp, smoky finish. Drinking now - 2015.
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To obtain a very delicate rose (the hallmark of the Henriot style) and keep the lightness and elegance so characteristic of Champagne requires great skill. The Henriot rose epitomises elegance combined with remarkable concentration on the palate, great balance and attractive aromas of red fruits.
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Made from an equal proportion of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, this cuvee offers aromas of white stoned fruit, brioche and citrus aromas. It is well balanced with a lovely structure and good acidity on the finish.
