Henri Giraud Esprit Brut 375ml

Henri Giraud is the oldest Champagne house still owned by the founding family and until recent times were only selling their wares direct to a small number of private customers in France and Italy. Perhaps due to difficult economic times they released their wares to the world and what a reception they’ve had. Robert Parker commented “This may be the finest Champagne house virtually no one has ever heard of.” If that wasn’t enough to whet your appetite Jancis Robinson wrote €œWonderful €“ if only all non-vintage champagnes could be like this.” Upon tasting this Champagne the world’s biggest wine scribes are singing the praises and despite the fact you too probably haven’t heard of them we think you won’t be disappointed if you take a punt.
The initial crispness quickly gives way as the overall wine flavour opens out. Its body consistency and even fullness give the wine its structure. The mineral notes and light tannins contribute to a long winey and warm finish with a silky harshness over aromas of bitter almonds and biscuit.

Pairing Food and Champagne:

Pairing Champagne is quite easy since it matches almost anything. Mild or strong cheese. Together with appetizers shrimp. crab lobster you name it. Excellent with seafood there opens a door to the asian food pairing near to perfect for sushi. Finished your meal still in for fruit or dessert well here comes champagne again as a pefrect match.