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Henriot Vintage Brut 1996

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1996 Vintage

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Winery:
Henriot
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Region:
France > Champagne
Type:
Sparkling Wine
Color:
White
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Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

Winemakers Notes

Henriot pays tribute to these charming yet powerful vintages. The high proportion of Chardonnay Grands Crus makes this cuvée a complex and refined Champagne with fresh, delicate aromas. The perfect expression of the combination of a great year and the typical elegance of the Henriot style.

Composition of the cuvée*:
- 48% Chardonnay, a very high proportion compared to the average within the appellation
- 52% Pinot Noir

* This estimated data is given for information only and may vary slightly from one year to another.

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Racy, elegant and harmonious from start to finish. Candied citrus, honey and hazelnut flavors play out on a silky texture, and all is backed by a firm but unobtrusive structure. Lovely expression of the vintage. Drink now through 2010. -Wine Spectator Highly Recommended Brightly coloured with green tints. Fine, persistent bubbles. Rich and fresh on the nose. White fruit and flowers evolving towards mineral, spicy notes. Remarkably balanced on the palate. The attack is fresh and remarkably well balanced with a silky texture. Very pure and fine. This wine will be excellent as an aperitif and read more...


 

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Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Nov-04


 

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