Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: flambe pineapple, fresh citrus, wet chalk, subtle pastry
Palate: velvety texture, exuberant fruit, extraordinary freshness, long finish
A complex multi-vintage Chardonnay: flambe pineapple and fresh citrus over wet chalk and pastry, the palate velvety yet driven by extraordinary freshness.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Wet-chalk minerality meets the brine of oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Velvety texture and freshness frame white fish. -
Goat cheese
Citrus lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Henriot Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Henriot's non-vintage Blanc de Blancs draws on the house's Cote des Blancs Chardonnay for an exuberant yet fresh style.
- 1808: House founded; Chardonnay sourcing later anchors its Blanc de Blancs
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Henriot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; multi-vintage Chardonnay blend
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Henriot Blanc de Blancs
What does Henriot Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, flambe pineapple, fresh citrus, wet chalk, subtle pastry. On the palate, velvety texture, exuberant fruit, extraordinary freshness, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A complex multi-vintage Chardonnay: flambe pineapple and fresh citrus over wet chalk and pastry, the palate velvety yet driven by extraordinary freshness.
When should I drink Henriot Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Henriot Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Wet-chalk minerality meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Henriot Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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