Brut Esprit Nature NV Henri Giraud

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Based on the 2017 vintage (complemented with some 50% from the house's perpetual reserve) and disgorged in January 2020, the latest rendition of the NV Brut Esprit Nature is showing very well, mingling aromas of yellow orchard fruit and peach with nuances of toasted bread, candied peel, white flowers, clear honey and fresh almonds. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's elegantly vinous, with lively acids and a long, delicately oak-inflected finish. Fermented in barrels, some 20% of the blend derives from domaine holdings.

Winespectator (92)

A skein of exotic spice unravels through flavors of apple tarte Tatin, ginger pastry cream, graphite and smoke in this expressive Champagne, framed by lithe acidity and a finely detailed mousse.

BOW (8)