Guide VERON des Champagnes 2018
(around 34
euros per bottle)
Sober and luxurious
presentation.
Aspect:
Golden and
crystal-clear.
Particularly fine bubbles.
Fine bead of bubbles,
sophisticated.
Nose:
Generous and endless
harmony of touching fragrances.
Scents of apple, pear,
quince and candied citrus fruits, heady signatures of the Chardonnay (50%),
underlined by an iodized breath, life-giving characteristic sign of the noble
chalky terroirs of the Côte des
Blancs and the Mountain of Reims.
Later, the Pinot Noir
(45%) and the Meunier (5%) gently establish themselves with aromas of red and
black fruits and delicate spices.
Palate:
Lively and mineral
opening, underlined by the accurate dosage with 8 g/L of sugar added at
disgorgement.
The mouth becomes a
sensual caress, expression of the fullness of the cuvée obtained by 4 years of patient ageing of the bottles, in
lattes, in the deep cellars of Reims, with autolysis of the prise de mousse yeasts before riddling
and disgorgement.
Deliciously acidulous
finish.
Remarkable length on the
palate.
For this Brut Souverain
emblematic of the brand, Laurent Fresnet, cellar master of the Champagne House
Henriot, was able to orchestrate the bright osmosis between more than 25 Crus
carefully selected, with 30% of reserve wines, enhanced by a small part of
continuous blending of Chardonnay Grands Crus (solera) initiated in 1990 for
the CUVE 38.
To taste as an aperitif
or during festive meals, with a roast pigeon and thighs confit with argan oil,
for example.
Established in Reims,
the Champagne House Henriot continues his endless quest for excellence since
its foundation in 1808. A rigorous selection from best Crus of Champagne, with
a majority of Premiers and Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Mountain
of Reims, from the 30 hectares vineyard of the House or supplied by the partner
wine growers, made up equally of Chardonnay and Pinots, separately vinified
with gentleness and accuracy and then blended with talent, gives birth to heady
ranges of exceptional Champagnes.
Champagne Henriot
81 rue Coquebert
51100 Reims
Tel.: +33 (0)3 26 89 53
00
Email:
france@champagne-henriot.com
