Henri Giraud Argonne Ay Grand Cru Brut
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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Maturity | 2016-2028 |
| Packing | 6 |
| Bottle Size (Volume) | 750ml |
| Score | 96 |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Tasting Notes | Stephan Reinhardt: Straw yellow towards golden in color, the sumptuous 2004 Ay Grand Cru Argonne Brut from 70-year-old Pinot Noir vines offers a very clear and discreet, yet complex and "Burgundian" bouquet with elegant flavors of white and yellow fleshed fruits, citrus aromas (the whole range from oranges and mandarins to lemons), gooseberries, mushrooms, juniper and fresh oak. Fermented and raised on the full lees for one year in Argonne oak barrels (30% of which were new), this is a full-bodied, rich and filigree-structured, very elegant, precisely defined and finesse-full Ay Champagne. It has remarkable freshness and mineral stringency. Less rich and round than the Fut de Chene, the tightly woven, yet bright and lifted Argonne is more built on mineral purity, finesse and elegance. The finish is firm but amazing, and indicates a great ageing potential. All in all, this is a fascinating, age-worthy new luxury cuvee. Total production is 8,000 bottles. |
| Region | Champagne |
| Brand | Henri Giraud Argonne Ay Grand Cru Brut |
| Appellation | Champagne |