{"product_id":"champagne-henri-giraud-hommage-au-pinot-noir-nv-750ml","title":"Champagne Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir NV 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAÿ is widely considered the historic cradle of Pinot Noir in Champagne, and Hommage au Pinot Noir is Henri Giraud's own genuine \"declaration of love\" for that terroir and the centuries of ancestral know-how behind it. The Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ benefit from a distinctive microclimate and clay-limestone soils that give Pinot Noir here a genuinely rare tannic structure and unusually deep aromatic character — precisely the raw material Henri Giraud, a genuine master blender, works with to build this Blanc de Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is fermented and aged entirely in small oak barrels, roughly one-third new wood sourced specifically from the Argonne forest, followed by more than 36 months of lees aging before disgorgement — a genuinely patient, labor-intensive process consistent with the house's broader commitment to oak-fermented Champagne, a technique that sets Henri Giraud apart from most of its Champagne neighbors. The house itself has become known, per one wine merchant's own description, as \"the greatest Champagne you've never heard of\" — genuinely limited production keeping the brand something of an insider's secret, despite a critical reception that now spans nearly every major publication in the wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe critical reception here is genuinely remarkable. James Suckling awarded 95 Points, and Quill \u0026amp; Pad matched that score, describing \"strawberries and cream notes here, nuts, almonds and stonefruits,\" with \"deep citrus notes with a hint of white chocolate.\" Wine Spectator scored the wine 94 Points. Antonio Galloni at Vinous, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and La Revue du Vin de France all independently converged on 93 Points — a genuinely rare five-publication consensus in the low-to-mid 90s. CellarTracker's community has separately rated the wine 91.5 points on average across more than 60 individual reviews. Wine.com's extended tasting found \"a pure, delicate and complex bouquet of pear, white peach, tangerine, citrus and spices,\" describing the wine as \"medium to full-bodied, tense and layered,\" with \"a crystalline purity\" and \"a slightly phenolic, tannic mid-palate that transitions into a delicate, ethereal finish.\" GLUGULP!'s tasting adds \"ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and warm pear,\" complemented by \"delicate spices and toasted aromas,\" the palate showing \"a vibrant, saline structure, with a perfect balance between freshness and opulence,\" notes of \"grapefruit, salted almonds, and apricot peel\" emerging alongside \"a subtle minerality that extends the finish.\" Premium Grands Crus' tasting describes \"an intense and enveloping bouquet of ripe red fruits (redcurrant, black cherry), candied fruits (bitter orange, dried apricot) and sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla),\" with \"notes of cocoa and blond tobacco\" adding real complexity. This is genuinely serious, oak-fermented Blanc de Noirs — real power and depth from Champagne's own historic heartland of Pinot Noir, with a critical pedigree that stands up against any Champagne on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChampagne Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir is a Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru-classified vineyards in Aÿ, historically considered the cradle of Pinot Noir in Champagne. The house was founded by the Giraud-Hémart family, who have cultivated grapes in the region since 1625, and is now led by Claude Giraud, twelfth generation of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is fermented and aged in small oak barrels, approximately one-third new wood sourced from the Argonne forest, then aged more than 36 months on the fine lees before disgorgement — a meticulous, patient vinification process the house credits directly with the wine's sophisticated aromatic profile and spicy character. Total production across the Henri Giraud house is genuinely limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Pad — 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Strawberries and cream notes here, nuts, almonds and stonefruits. Deep citrus notes with a hint of white chocolate. This is 100% Pinot Noir and uses 1\/3rd new oak from the Argonne forest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni (Vinous) — 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France (La RVF) — 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community — 91.5 average (61+ reviews)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine.com (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Hommage au Pinot Noir reveals a pure, delicate and complex bouquet of pear, white peach, tangerine, citrus and spices. Medium to full-bodied, tense and layered, it has a crystalline purity with a slightly phenolic, tannic mid-palate that transitions into a delicate, ethereal finish. This has a vivacious nose of ripe, fresh fruit, especially red berries, that interplays nicely with spicy and floral notes. The mouthfeel is plush but without a trace of heaviness, as the palate demonstrates perfect poise on its way to a magnificently long and seemingly weightless finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLUGULP! (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The bouquet is complex and enveloping, with a wide range of fruity notes, including ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and warm pear. These are complemented by delicate spices and toasted aromas. On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant, saline structure, with a perfect balance between freshness and opulence. Notes of grapefruit, salted almonds, and apricot peel emerge, accompanied by a subtle minerality that extends the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Grands Crus (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: An intense and enveloping bouquet of ripe red fruits (redcurrant, black cherry), candied fruits (bitter orange, dried apricot) and sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla). Notes of cocoa and blond tobacco add a touch of sophistication.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and enveloping, with ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and warm pear leading, joined by strawberries and cream, redcurrant, black cherry, and candied bitter orange, alongside cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, and blond tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, tense and layered, with pear, white peach, and tangerine carrying real crystalline purity, developing grapefruit, salted almonds, and apricot peel, framed by a slightly phenolic, tannic mid-palate and vibrant saline structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicate and ethereal, closing long and seemingly weightless, with lasting mineral saltiness and gentle spice — genuinely elegant despite the wine's considerable underlying structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanc de Noirs Champagne, NV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall oak barrels (~⅓ new Argonne forest oak), 36+ months on lees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Henri Giraud — Aÿ, Champagne, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiraud-Hémart family, cultivating grapes since 1625; now 12th generation (Claude Giraud)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 95 · Quill \u0026amp; Pad 95 · Wine Spectator 94 · Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 · La RVF 93 · CellarTracker community 91.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, oak-fermented, genuinely powerful Blanc de Noirs from Champagne's historic Pinot Noir heartland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApricot, mirabelle plum, redcurrant, black cherry, toasted almond, salted almonds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted poultry and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, creamy dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramelized or spiced desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at 10-12°C in a tulip-shaped glass to fully appreciate its depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45167985197122,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/C8FE1588-BB66-4BAE-9F2C-AF936C988648_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788744689","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/champagne-henri-giraud-hommage-au-pinot-noir-nv-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}