Champagne Henri Giraud - Tribute to Pinot Noir
The Champagne House Henri Giraud is located in the town of Aÿ , in Champagne . The Giraud-Hémart family has been cultivating vines in Aÿ since 1625 and is therefore the oldest Champagne House still managed by the founding family. However, it was not until current owner Claude Giraud took office in 1983 that he decided to take the family business to a new level. The ten-hectare vineyard extends over 35 plots and the Champagnes are made with their own grapes, but also from grapes purchased mainly from family or friends. They apply sustainable viticultural methods and are certified with high environmental value (HVE) . Henri Giraud abandoned the use of stainless steel tanks in 2016 and instead uses small oak barrels from the Argonne forest , which lies between Champagne and the Vosges.
Tribute to Pinot Noir is made from Pinot Noir, vinified and aged 12 months on whole lees in small oak barrels, then 6 months on fine lees. The wine rests at least 3 years in the cellar before being marketed.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir