Description
Contrasted Harmony
When Apolline Henriot founded the Maison in 1808, she decided to create a Champagne that would allow her to illuminate all her
vineyards through the blend of several crus and years, giving birth to the very first cuvée of the Maison, Henriot Brut Souverain.
She also wanted to pay tribute to nature through a vintage Champagne, Henriot Millésime, which is the interpretation of a singular
year, the reflection of the terroirs characteristic of that year, according to the Maison.
Thus, each vintage is a unique creation, with its own selection of wines for the blend and its own specific aromatic expression.
Although 2012 started as one of the most worrying years, it ended up being ideal.
Episodes of frost, hail and heavy rain occurred in the vineyard during the first
months of the year. The weather eventually turned out to be favorable until
harvest, with a series of heat waves, which ultimately led to good development of
the vegetation and the ripening of grapes.
The year 2012
“Henriot Millésime 2012 is characterized by aromatic heterogeneity and complexity.
The first nose is intense, almost heady. Yet it is counterbalanced a few seconds later
by an incredible elegance with airy and floral notes. The wine is in motion with a
succession of the following aromatic notesr: summer flowers, meringue, ripe fruits,
then fresh summer currants, chalk, minerality, patina… it is an endless impetus.
On the palate, it’s the same ballet coming together, which makes this Champagne
creation so unique and compelling.”
Alice Tétienne,
Cellar Master of Maison Henriot
The words of the Cellar Master
Blending
54 % Chardonnay – 46 % Pinot Noir
6 crus: Trépail, Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Avenay in Montagne de Reims and
Avize, Chouilly in Côtes des Blancs
100% Premiers and Grands Crus
At least 8 years of ageing
Dosage 6g/L
Recommendations
Serving temperature 9 et 12°C (48 – 54°F).
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