henriot brut souverain 750ml

Henriot Brut Souverain is the historic cuvée of Maison Henriot created by Apolline Henriot in 1808. She aspired to illuminate her lands through the creation of a great Champagne. According to her, one year was not enough to tell the personality of the terroirs, so she decided to keep wines in reserve every year to make the final blend afterwards. Thus, Henriot Brut Souverain is a blend of each of the vineyard’s crus expressed through different periods of life.

THE ART OF BLENDING

With this Champagne, Maison Henriot tells the story of all the crus of its vineyard, making Henriot Brut Souverain a multi-cru, multi-vintage blend of the three main Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.

THE WORDS OF THE CELLAR MASTER

“Henriot Brut Souverain offers a rich and diversified aromatic range that gives it a beautiful complexity. Each cru expresses itself in a unique and dynamic manner, not overshadowing the others in the expression. Therefore, it is a perfectly organized “ballet of aromas”: generous and salivating notes of cake with fresh citrus fruits, the exuberance of smoke evolving into pure chalk, not forgetting to mention the basket of stone fruits and red fruits. The aromatic notes of Henriot Brut Souverain have an infinite number of complexities due to its diverse crus. On the palate, it is ample, straightforward, round with a long, persistent freshness.”

-Alice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot

BLENDING

Around 45% Pinot Noir - 40% Chardonnay - 15% Meunier

29 crus

50 to 70% of wines of the year (base vintage)

30 to 50% of reserve wines (including our blend reserve)

At least 3 years of ageing

Dosage < 7g/L

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

D92, Decanter

"Toasty nose. Well-mannered with a creamy mousse, an impressive light texture, bready flavours and light mineral notes on the finish."

WE91, Wine Enthusiast

"Bright white fruits and a fine balance between richness and crisp acidity are the hallmarks of the nonvintage Champagne from this producer. Perfumed and with delicious apple and peach fruits, the bottling is ready to drink."

WS91, Wine Spectator

"A crisp and minerally Champagne, with well-cut acidity and a lightly chalky texture that frames flavors of crunchy pear and lemon sorbet with accents of oyster shell, pickled ginger and toasted brioche. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now."

JS91, James Suckling

"This has aromas of chopped apples, biscuits, croissants, walnuts, praline and lemon pie. Dry, tasty and toasty, with a medium body, fine bubbles and bright acidity. All in balance. 48% pinot noir, 42% chardonnay, 10% meunier. Base 2016, with 38% reserve wine. Lovely to drink now."

750ml Bottle