Henriot Cuve 38 Blanc de Blancs (La Réserve Perpétuelle) N.V. magnum

Robert ParkerThe Non-Vintage Cuve 38 from Henriot is another exceptionally rare champagne. Released only in magnum, it was tricky trying to check the disgorgement date, but the cork was branded “0616” inferring June 2016. This réserve perpetuelle, which is to say that it is constantly topped up like a solera, comes from fruit originating from Avize, Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Oger and Chouilly. It is named, perhaps a tad unimaginatively, after the tank in which it ages and limited to 1,000 magnums. Very fresh and energetic on the nose, there are hints of citrus lemon and petrichor - vibrant and penetrating. The palate is likewise surfeit with energy and tension, perfect acidity with a very harmonious and slightly minty, spicy finish. Surprisingly youthful, you would not guess that it is a blend of mature reserves.

James SucklingVery complex and integrated fruits with savory elements and a super smooth textural delivery make for an attractive Champagne. Plenty of minerally notes. Poached apples and brioche build through the palate, while there's a central, chalky, mineral focus around which it all hinges. A blend of Chouilly, Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the base blending process began in 1990 and each year a little of the new vintage is added to the blend in stainless steel and 1,000 magnums are bottled off. Released every year. Drink now.

Hos Henriot får du Champagne med stor finesse, elegance, kompleksitet og fylde – altid med kvaliteten helt i top. Champagnehuset går tilbage til 1808, hvor Apoline Henriot grundlagde domænet, som stadig er ejet og drevet af samme familie i dag, hvor det er den 8. generation med Gilles de Larouzière Henriot i spidsen, der sikrer den høje kvalitet.

Henriot råder over 35 hektar vinmarker, og producerer årligt omkring 1,5 millioner flasker. Man bruger de klassiske Champagnedruer: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir og Pinot Meunier, og en imponerende stor andel af disse kommer fra Premier og Grand Crus. 

Champagnerne er anmelderroste over hele verden, hvilket er yderst fortjent. Det her er champagne på topniveau.