Winery:
Henri Giraud
Grapes:
90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Region:
France / Champagne / Ay Grand Cru
Volume:
750ml
Vintage:
2017
Description:
A prestigious vintage Champagne and Henri Giraud’s flagship cuvee, Argonne 2017 is sourced from two Ay Grand Cru parcels and vinified in new oak barrels made from wood from the Argonne Forest. Rich, powerful and highly complex, it combines ripe orchard and stone fruits with dried citrus, toasted nuts, spices and subtle mineral freshness. Extended ageing on the lees adds a creamy texture, depth and exceptional length.
Food Pairing:
Lobster, oysters and shellfish, roast poultry with morels, foie gras, aged Comté cheese
TASTING NOTES
- Nose - Dried rose, beeswax, ripe apple, honey, gingerbread, cedar, toasted nuts and delicate spice, with hints of brioche and candied citrus.
- Taste - Rich, creamy and powerful, with ripe stone fruit, dried apricot, candied citrus, toasted hazelnut and salted caramel balanced by vibrant acidity and chalky minerality.
- Finish - Exceptionally long and refined, with saline minerality, citrus freshness, spice and lingering toasted-nut and fruit notes.
