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Production at Henri Giraud is limited to just 250,000 bottles a year – a remarkably small number in comparison with the Grandes Marques, which dictates that demand is always high.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"henri-giraud-esprit-nature-nv","title":"Henri Giraud Esprit Nature","description":"Hailing from the village of Aÿ, Champagne Henri Giraud is characterised by its low intervention approach and produces the Esprit Nature cuvée from a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. 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Fermented and aged in new oak from the legendary Forest of Argonne, the Argonne rosé is produced in tiny quantities – just 800 bottles per vintage. \"This is something else on the nose, with saltines, dried orange, grapefruit, flowers, white pears, peaches, white pepper, rust and five spice. Crazy spice, citrus and rusty minerality. Very fine bubbles. Energy and softness combined. Copper coloured, but otherwise hard to compare to other rosé Champagnes. Savory and intellectual. Unique in the wine world. 90% pinot noir and 10% chardonnay. 800 bottles. 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Generally Giraud`s wines are vinified in oak barrels, lending a subtly oxidative richness to the final Champagnes. Hommage au Pinot Noir is matured for 36 months in bottle. Toasty with soft dried and red-berry fruit notes, a saline minerality and subtle spiciness.","brand":"Henri Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413534724426,"sku":"HED97937","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED97937.jpg?v=1785279941"},{"product_id":"henri-giraud-argonne-2004","title":"Henri Giraud Argonne 2004","description":"Henri Giraud Argonne 2004 is a mature vintage Champange that reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of the Giraud family, noted for their emphasis on using oak barrels for fermentation. This vintage comprises a blend of predominantly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offering a structured profile. 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The estate is managed by Claude Giraud, 12th generation of the Giraud-Hémart family, and a vigneron especially renowned for his craftsmanship with Pinot Noir. The Blanc du Craie is a blanc de blancs using composed Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims. It includes 10% of reserve wine from Grand Cru vineyards in Aÿ.  Fruity and floral with elegant flavours of peach, lemon verbena and honeysuckle.","brand":"Henri Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414392000842,"sku":"HED97938","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED97938.jpg?v=1785279948"},{"product_id":"henri-giraud-fut-de-chene-mv12-nv","title":"Henri Giraud Fut de Chene MV12","description":"Henri Giraud Fût de Chene MV12 is a non-vintage Champagne produced by Maison Henri Giraud in Aÿ, France. Maison Henri Giraud is a small, family-owned Champagne house based in Aÿ. 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