Henriot L'Inattendue 2016 Grand Cru

Robert ParkerWhen Gilles de Larouzière took the reins chez Henriot and tasted the vins clairs of the 2016 vintage with his team, one cuvée from Avize stood out from the crowd enough that it seemed to merit a tirage of its own. The result is the 2016 Brut L'inattendue, disgorged after four years on the lees with four grams per liter dosage. It's a demonstrative, expressive Champagne, bursting with aromas of white peach, crisp orchard fruit and confit lemon mingled with subtle hints of buttery pastry, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and attractively vinous palate, its fleshy core of fruit complemented by a pretty pinpoint mousse. Already drinking well, it's testimony to the exciting things happening at this historic house.

James SucklingThis first single-vineyard bottling for Henriot has aromas of dried lemons, pears, chalk, sourdough, brown rice and blanched almonds. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and fine with creamy bubbles and bright acidity. More delicate and somewhat restrained. 4g/l. Disgorged March 2021. Drink or hold.

VinousThe 2016 L’Inattendue (Chardonnay) is loaded with apricot, lemon confit, baked apple tart, sweet spice and light tropical accents. The more exuberant side of Chardonnay comes through loud and clear in an effusive, inviting Champagne that will be ready to give pleasure upon release. A touch of toastiness lingers on the close. This is very nicely done.

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.