Maison Henriot: Legacy of Excellence
In 1880, when Paul Henriot, the fourth generation of the family, married Marie Marguet, from a family with Grands Crus in the Côte des Blancs, a new grape variety joined Maison Henriot’s portfolio; Chardonnay. In order to pay tribute to this, the Henriot family decided to make a Champagne with the same blending philosophy as established by Apolline Henriot in 1808. Henriot Blanc de Blancs is thus a blend of all the vineyards planted with Chardonnay, expressed through different periods of their lives.
The Art of Blending
Striving to enlighten the entire expression of Chardonnay, Maison Henriot crafts a Champagne with the art of blending at its core. Thus, Henriot Blanc de Blancs is a multi-vintage blend exclusively from their own Chardonnay vineyards. Depending on the year, the proportion of each cru may vary.
Alice Tétienne's Perspective
Alice Tétienne, cellar master comments, “A great generosity characterises this Champagne. The diversity of wines selected in the blend offers an ample aromatic range in which exoticism and exuberance are balanced by elegance and finesse. Multiple aromas intertwine bringing great complexity from flambé pineapple and fresh citrus fruit notes to wet chalk and subtle pastry aromas. On the palate, this Champagne has an incredible velvety texture accompanied by an extraordinary freshness.”
