Henriot Brut Souverain

In the glass

Aroma: white peach, apple blossom, nectarine, pastry cream

Palate: bright fleshy fruit, tangy acid, pillowy mousse, fresh finish

Henriot's Chardonnay-leaning house brut: white peach and apple blossom over nectarine and pastry cream, the palate bright and fleshy with tangy acid and a pillowy mousse.

What it pairs with

• Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
  Bright tangy acid meets the brine of oysters.
• Goat cheese
  Apple-blossom lift balances fresh cheese.
• Oeuf mayonnaise Find oeuf mayonnaise on TableJourney →
  Fleshy fruit refreshes the egg.

History

Henriot's non-vintage Brut Souverain reflects the family house's Chardonnay leaning and strong Cote des Blancs sourcing.

1. 1808 — Apolline Henriot founds the family house in Reims

Facts

Producer

Champagne Henriot

Grapes

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Classification

AOC Champagne

Oak

Stainless steel; Chardonnay-leaning house brut, long ageing

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 40 to 55 at retail

Drinking window

now to 6 from release

First vintage

1808

Scores

• Vinous 90

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