Henri Giraud 'Argonne' Ay Grand Cru Brut 2017

Giraud makes some of the most unique, individualistic wines in Champagne. All of the wines bear the unmistakable stamp of the Grand Cru vineyards of Ay. At their best, the Giraud Champagnes offer incredible intensity, class and balance.

Review

"The Cuvée Argonne is a harmonious blend of the remarkable terroir of Aÿ and the oaks of the Argonne forest. Sourced from two plots, 'Les Valnons' for the Pinot Noir and 'Croix Courcelles' for the Chardonnay, both in the heart of Aÿ, this blend is vinified in new oak barrels from the Argonne forest. The result is a champagne of remarkable aromatic intensity and unparalleled complexity. "This is a powerful yet elegant wine with a wealth of citrus freshness, blood orange and grapefruit, as well as toast, dried citrus flowers, white lavender, cloves, cardamom and spices. Tight and driven, with so much mineral freshness and focus. Very dense bubbles. Endless finish. This will age incredibly well, but you want to drink it now."