{"product_id":"champagne-henri-giraud-brut-nature-cuvee-esprit","title":"Champagne Henri Giraud Brut Nature Cuvée Esprit","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenri Giraud Brut Nature Cuvée Esprit is an uncompromising expression of Champagne, offering purity, depth, and a distinctive sense of place in every glass. As the house’s entry cuvée, it still carries the hallmark Henri Giraud style: Grand Cru fruit, carefully judged natural balance, and a layered, characterful profile shaped by Pinot Noir and thoughtful oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass with a fine, elegant mousse, this Champagne immediately feels vibrant and precise. The nose opens with red apple, dried citrus peel, brioche, fresh nuts, and a subtle flinty mineral edge, all carried by a refined, savory complexity.\n\nOn the palate it is dry, vinous, and textural, with lively acidity and a quietly powerful mid-palate. The oak aging adds a gentle spicy nuance and depth without overshadowing the fruit, while the finish is long, saline, and refreshingly focused. Thanks to its structure and low-intervention style, it should develop gracefully over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cuvée is built primarily from Pinot Noir sourced from Aÿ and nearby Grand Cru villages, with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay to bring balance and lift. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels made from Argonne forest wood, which Henri Giraud selects and has crafted specifically for the house, giving the wine its subtle texture and spicy complexity. No malolactic conversion is carried out, and dosage is either absent or kept extremely low, allowing the wine to remain as close as possible to its natural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile Champagne that works beautifully as an aperitif, but it truly shines with food. Try it with shellfish, roast poultry, mushroom dishes, or butter-based preparations that echo its richness and saline finish. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a brief opening in the glass can help reveal its aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenri Giraud is one of Champagne’s most respected family-run houses, based in Aÿ, an historic Grand Cru village long associated with some of the region’s finest Pinot Noir. The estate is known for its innovative approach to oak, sustainability, and minimal intervention, while still remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Henri Giraud has earned recognition for producing Champagnes of both precision and personality, with a style that stands out for its purity, texture, and sense of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henri Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122505326834,"sku":"FW-9722","price":94.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/BrutNature.png?v=1777476380","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/champagne-henri-giraud-brut-nature-cuvee-esprit","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}