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Henri Giraud Champagne Blanc de Craie NV

$10799

100% Chardonnay, full & rich with great acidity.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
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  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Spectator

91 points

"Juicy nectarine and blood orange sorbet flavors are set on the creamy mousse of this bright and balanced Champagne, accented by hints of orchard blossom, smoked almond and pickled ginger. Drink now."

More about Henri Giraud

Go to a reception at the French embassy in Washington D.C., and of course the French want to put their very best foot forward. So you should pay attention to the Champagne they’re serving. It turns out to be Henri Giraud.

We have not been invited to gala parties at the French embassy, and we encountered this Champagne through another means: as part of a fabulous private collection. We tried one bottle and we loved it. We sold other bottles to a couple of clients and they loved them too.

So word is starting to spread….but it’s taken a long time! This is a house that has been around since the 1600s, though it’s only in the 1990s that they really upped their quality game, joining the ranks of highly prized boutique houses like Jacquesson or Billecart Salmon.

Of those two other reference points, Giraud is closer to Jacquesson in its desire to experiment and find new ways to really push the quality envelope. Thus, they make their barrels from wood growing in local Champagne forests. They experiment with different materials for their wine-making vessels, including terracotta and even sandstone.

The style is one of power, luxury and finesse, echoing something from Bollinger, Krug or perhaps Egly Ouriet. This makes sense, given they are based in Ay, known for producing some of the best and most powerful Pinot Noir in Champagne. Of course, they produce a range of different wines, all offering nuances on this stylistic and terroir backdrop.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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