Henri Giraud Esprit Nature Brut Champagne

A strikingly textured and mineral-rich Champagne, Esprit Nature Brut by Henri Giraud embodies precision, natural elegance and depth. With its refined oak influence, expressive fruit and vibrant minerality, it offers both immediate drinking pleasure and age-worthy sophistication.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced in Aÿ, France at the historically founded Henri Giraud house, Esprit Nature Brut is crafted with a philosophy of natural winemaking, sustainability and minimal intervention. The blend is drawn from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, fermented in oak barrels (3rd to 5th fill) with a significant portion of reserve wine carried in perpetual reserve. It is aged on lees for at least two years, ensuring richness and texture while retaining clarity and finesse.

Critics Reviews

• James Sucklingawarded it 95 Points, “The creamy texture is so enticing on the palate, because it intentionally has slightly less bubbles, with light strawberry and brioche and a hint of tangerine. Medium body with a pretty core of fruit and a fine, velvety finish. Base wine all fermented in barrel. 30% reserve wine and the base is 2020. 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Drink now.

• The Wine Advocate said “The NV Brut Esprit Nature displays an iodine-inflected and elegant bouquet of menthol, anise, licorice, white peach and spices intertwined with notes of clementine. Medium-bodied, round and sappy, it's slightly creamy, with an elegant, fresh mid-palate that segues into an ethereal, long finish. Bottled in 2021, it was disgorged in November 2023 with a dosage of five grams per liter. This is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay.” 93 Points.
  

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Golden blond reflections lead into aromas of pear and peach, candied lemon peel, subtle vanilla and white pepper spice, layered over a gentle oak warmth.

• Palate: Fresh, precise and mineral-driven — there is pear and white stone fruit, vanilla and spice underpinned by chalk and gentle oak tannin. The texture is silky yet structured.

• Finish: Long and elegant; the minerality persists with bitter almond and biscuit notes, offering a warm, vinous conclusion that lingers.

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