Argonne Ay Grand Cru 2012 - Henri Giraud (with box)

Argonne Ay Grand Cru 2012 - Henri Giraud (with wooden box)

Tasting notes

Each bottle is numbered and contained in a beautiful wooden box with a dedication.

90% pinot noir and 10% chardonnay, all from the village of Aÿ and fermented and aged in new wood for 15 months. Then aged in bottle. Absolutely superb structure and phenomenal complexity.

"Revisited after an additional year in bottle, the 2012 Brut Grand Cru Aÿ Argonne continues to show brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with notes of golden orchard fruit, dried citrus peel, tarte tatin, warm spices, walnuts and toasted bread. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's vinous and multidimensional, with superb concentration, racy acids and a delicate pinpoint mousse. Seamless and integrated, it's still an infant and will reward further bottle age."

Source: William Kelley

Reference: ARGHG12

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The Henri Giraud Champagne house, located in Aÿ, one of Champagne’s prestigious Grand Crus, is renowned for crafting exceptional cuvées. Led by Claude Giraud, the house specializes in producing Champagne primarily from Pinot Noir, which is known for its richness and complexity. The Giraud house stands out for its unique winemaking technique: primary fermentation is carried out in oak barrels, a rare practice among Champagne houses, enhancing the aromatic richness and depth of the wines.

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