{"product_id":"henri-giraud-pr-19-90-argonne-brut-champagne-mv-750ml","title":"Henri Giraud “PR 19\/90 Argonne” Brut Champagne MV 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eone of the most intellectually compelling Champagnes in the category\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining perpetual reserve blending with Argonne oak élevage. PR 19\/90 delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"353\"\u003edepth, oxidative nuance, and Burgundian texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining Champagne precision. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"440\"\u003ecollector-level, sommelier-driven bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e that drinks with real gravitas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19kdj9x\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eProduced by Henri Giraud in \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eAÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Champagne’s most historic villages, this cuvée is built on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eperpetual reserve system (“PR”)\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar in concept to a solera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e“19\/90” indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wkedt\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eBase vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e959d2\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eReserve wines dating back to \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuously refreshed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe blend is driven by \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"843\"\u003ePinot Noir from Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for structure and depth, supported by older reserve wines that add complexity and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eA defining element is Giraud’s use of \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eArgonne oak\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sm9l0o\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eSourced from the historic Argonne forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"84p0bn\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eCustom-crafted barrels designed for subtle integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c3qfjc\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eContributes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003etexture, spice, and vinous weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than overt oak flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThe result is a Champagne that emphasizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ypm78o\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eTexture and structure over simple freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fd39dl\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eDepth and evolution over brightness alone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13akf6f\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eA style often compared to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003efine white Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bcw1a1\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"183\"\u003eJames Suckling: 97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"212\"\u003eDescribed as: “salted caramel, toffee, dried apple… oyster shell… extremely long and complex”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1quo74s\" data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eBrioche, toasted hazelnut, dried apple, and subtle spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eLayered and vinous, with orchard fruit, almond, pastry notes, and creamy mousse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eLong and structured, with mineral tension, light oxidative complexity, and integrated oak spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ern37\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2325\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1864\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1875\" data-col-size=\"md\" 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