{"product_id":"henri-giraud-argonne-rose-2012-giftbox","title":"Henri Giraud Argonne Rosé 2012 (Gift Box)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHenri Giraud is a family-owned Champagne house in Aÿ, with roots dating back to the 17th century. Under the leadership of Claude Giraud, it’s one of the few estates in Champagne to blend biodynamic viticulture with Argonne oak barrel fermentation. The Argonne series started in 2005 to honor the forest’s terroir and the estate’s Grand Cru lineage, with barrel staves hand-selected from specific Argonne forest sectors to match vineyard terroirs. The Rosé is a flagship vintage release crafted in extremely limited quantities.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCurrently headed by Claude Giraud and cellar-master Sébastien Le Golvet, this vintage Rosé was produced from 2012 Petit Champagne base wines and Argonne solera reserve. The must underwent fermentation and aging in new Argonne oak barrels selected for their specific forest section origin, emphasizing textural complexity, freshness, and low sulfur to reflect terroir. Only about 800 bottles were produced. ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes come exclusively from Grand Cru Aÿ vineyards on southeast-facing chalk slopes, adjacent to the Marne River. The continental Champagne climate—cool with diurnal variation—and biodynamic farming foster even ripening, crisp acidity, and concentration. The woodland oak’s influence is intentionally matched to this terroir, enhancing minerality and elegance in the wine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHand-harvested grapes were fermented and matured in new Argonne oak barrels for around 12 months, followed by integration of existing solera reserve starting in 1990. The blend contains 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. Post-blending, the wine was bottle-aged sur lie before disgorgement and presentation in a wood gift box.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePale copper hue with ultra-fine bubbles. The nose delivers dried orange peel, grapefruit, rose petal, white pear, peach, white pepper, five-spice, and rustic mineral tones. The palate is textured and vibrant—hinting at oyster-shell salinity, spice and savory citrus—finishing long and intellectual.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs beautifully with pressed quail and foie gras, soft-shell crab, lobster, oysters, and strawberry pavlova. Its salinity, fine bubbles, and spice profile suit both rich and delicate dishes. ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe well-chilled at 8–10 °C in a tulip or white-wine glass. No decanting needed; open shortly before serving to allow the aromatics to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReleased in mid‑2023, the 2012 gift-boxed Argonne Rosé is drinking well now and will continue evolving gracefully through approximately 2035 when cellared at around 12–14 °C with stable humidity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e90% Pinot Noir · 10% Chardonnay\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12% ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – James Suckling\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Wine Spectator\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Wine Advocate\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henri Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922281775318,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/HenriGiraudArgonnerose_8a29065d-d360-476b-b0a6-f5014f4c5ae2.png?v=1773668266","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/henri-giraud-argonne-rose-2012-giftbox","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}