Henri Giraud Argonne Ay Grand Cru Brut 2004 Champagne 750ml/Btl 6/case

Description

Stephan Reinhardt: Straw yellow towards golden in color, the
sumptuous 2004 Ay Grand Cru Argonne Brut from 70-year-old Pinot
Noir vines offers a very clear and discreet, yet complex and
"Burgundian" bouquet with elegant flavors of white and yellow
fleshed fruits, citrus aromas (the whole range from oranges and
mandarins to lemons), gooseberries, mushrooms, juniper and fresh
oak. Fermented and raised on the full lees for one year in Argonne
oak barrels (30% of which were new), this is a full-bodied, rich
and filigree-structured, very elegant, precisely defined and
finesse-full Ay Champagne. It has remarkable freshness and mineral
stringency. Less rich and round than the Fut de Chene, the tightly
woven, yet bright and lifted Argonne is more built on mineral
purity, finesse and elegance. The finish is firm but amazing, and
indicates a great ageing potential. All in all, this is a
fascinating, age-worthy new luxury cuvee. Total production is 8,000
bottles.

Wine Specs

• Vintage: 2004
• Producer: Henri Giraud Argonne Ay Grand Cru Brut
• Region: Champagne, France
• Volume: 750ml
• Case Size: 6/case

Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)