1995 Henri Giraud Grand Cru Ay Fut de Chene
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Very pale tawny with a lazy bead. The oak and the predominance of Pinot are obvious on the nose. This is really a food wine – very substantial in body and with relatively low acidity in evidence. Some real richness before a dry finish. Creamy throat balm. (JR)
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This may be the finest Champagne house virtually no one has ever heard of. These traditionally made, wood-aged Champagnes include a luxury cuvee, the Grand Cru Ay Fut de Chene, which is reminiscent of Krug in a slightly less oxidized style. Full-bodied, and tasting more like a honeyed white Burgundy with bubbles than a Champagne, this is a stunning effort. The fully mature 1995 is capable of lasting another 5-8 years. Importer: North American Beverage Group, LLC, Clarkston, MI; tel. (248) 922-2890. Reviewed by RMP
About the producer
Henri Giraud is one of the most exciting and pioneering Champagne houses today. Based in Äy, the property’s story begins in the early 17th century, when the Hémart family settled in the region.