Champagne Henriot Millésime 2008

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2697-2008

• Domaine: Henriot
• Appellation: Champagne
• Classification: Champagne, France
• Varietal: 40% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier

Few champagne vintages are noteworthy, hence the designation N.V. (non vintage).  2008 was, on the other hand, an outstanding vintage worthy of celebration.

Henriot is one of the most historic Champagne Houses, having more than two hundred years of heritage and savoir-faire. The story of Henriot Houses started in 1640 when the Henriot family decided to invest in vineyards and cultivate their knowledge of winemaking know-how. In 1808, when Apolline Henriot founded Maison Henriot, her vineyards were located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims in the crus of Verzy, Verzenay, and Mailly-Champagne. Apolline has a deep passion for expressing the beauty of the champagne terroirs and decided to create great champagne that reflects the vineyard, combining generosity, elegance, and distinction. In 1880, thanks to the marriage of Paul Henriot (4th generation of the family) and Marie Marguet, a young girl from the Côte des Blancs, three more crus have joined the Henriot vineyards: Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Chouilly. As a tribute to these six historic crus, considered to be the founders of the Henriot vineyard, Maison Henriot decided to create a Champagne now called Henriot Hemera. 

Today, 76 winegrowers work to produce a great champagne across 29 villages. Alice Tetienne is determined to produce wonderful champagnes that draw their richness, diversity, and generosity from the grapes used to make them. It's an idea shared by the rest of the team, they have the same ambition to respect the wine and nature. That’s why, in 2020, they founded the Alliance terroirs project. This project defines and coordinates the initiatives and tools used to analyze terroirs, adapt viticultural practices to benefit the vine and the environment, and make the champagne vineyard more sustainable. 

Henriot House takes a sustainable approach through carbon reduction and recycling. Like Esterlin House, it has the HVE and VDC certification to protect the environment and maintain high quality. 

Laurent Fresnet, Champagne Henriot Cellar Master has been awarded the prestigious International Wine Challenge award for "Sparkling Winemaker of the Year" for both 2015 and 2016.

Henriot Hemera is the fruit of a unique vintage. It is a blend of the six founding crus, with each represented in equal part through a singular year that makes it a Millésime. Hemera is only made in exceptional years from an exclusive blend of Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%). Cuvee Hemera is a complex champagne with a well-structured taste and a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.

Henriot Hemera 2008 is a perfect representation of a classic year in Champagne, presenting a construction loyal to its historical terroirs. This cuvee shows intimidating greatness, freshness, delicacy, distinction, and power. Indeed, the climate has been uncertain and cool throughout the winter, spring, and summer seasons, but the providential return of the sun took place as the harvest approached. Therefore, the typical conditions of the northern region of Champagne have met for a great year. 

Tasting Notes

"A homage to Hemera, Greek goddess of daylight, the luminous cuvée is produced only in exceptional years.  As winemaker Laurent Fresnet's first cuvée for the House, it embodies the unique and expressive style.  The Chardonnay for Cuvée Hemera comes from 3 villages (Chouilly, Avize, and Mesnil-sur-Oger) in the Côte de Blancs and the Pinot Noir derives from the north of Montagne de Reims (Mailly Champagne, Verzy, and Verzenay).  Fresh aromas on the nose, with candied citrus and honey on the palate, leading into a long, toasting finish."

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Stock Status Out of Stock
Vintage 2008
Brand Champagne Henriot
Shipping Weight 3.000000

 

The term “Champagne'' refers exclusively to sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region in northeastern France. The champagne wine region is one of the most prestigious not only in France but also in the world. Champagne, synonyms of celebration, prestige, French tradition is produced in Champagne in northeastern France. 

Originally planted by the Romans, the earliest known wine-producing vineyards in Champagne were planted in the 3rd to 5th centuries. From the 5th to the 9th centuries, clergy and religious orders began putting roots down in the wine industry. The wines of Champagne have long been enjoyed by French nobility and the monarchy. In the 17th century, religious figures including the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Perignon, who was a cellar master in the Abbey of Hautvillers devised several production methods that are still used today. The region’s first Champagne house was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart who went into the introduction of sparkling wines. Followed by Moët & Chandon in 1743. This wine has continued to develop and has acquired an international reputation. In 1936, the designation of Champagne was protected by an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This appellation was created to guarantee the quality and authenticity of the terroir but also to protect climate, the vineyard management, the winemaking techniques, the labeling within a delimited area. And more recently, the region's legacy was formerly recognized by UNESCO. It’s in 2015, that this organization designed the hillsides, houses and cellars of CHampagne like a World Heritage Site. 

Located 90 miles east of Paris, this region spans five main wine-growing areas : Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar, Vallée de la Marne et Montagne de Reims. In the heart of the champagne wine region, Epernay, known as the capital of Champagne, this city benefits from the champagne attraction to develop its local economy and produces over 200 million bottles of champagne. Reims is also renowned for its numerous Champagne Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. 

Champagne is produced in 319 villages also called “Crus” covering some 34,3000 hectares. Nearly 280 000 plots, tended by more than 16 000 growers make up the area under vine in Champagne. 

This region is renowned for its chalky soils and cool climate ideal for viticulture. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay are the primary grape varieties used to make champagne but sometimes Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris can be added, each contributing to the complexity of champagnes. Each grape variety brings its own notes. Pinot Noir contributes good palate weight and darker, Pinot Meunier gives acidity and fruitiness, Chardonnay brings elegance and finesse. Different styles of champagne are produced, the most popular are Champagne Blanc de Blancs with 100% chardonnay, Blanc de Noir with 100% Pinot Noir and Champagne Rosé. 

The production process particularly the methode champenoise involves a second fermentation in the bottle, giving the wines their unique effervescence and fine mousse. The wine reflects an ancestral know-how and a unique terroir, making champagne as a symbol of celebration, prestige, innovation and quality. 

Many estates are recognized in this region and Laguna Cellar offers several of these estates: Esterlin, Barons de Rothschild, Perrier-Jouët, Victor Lejeune, Louis Roederer and Henriot

 

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