{"product_id":"henri-giraud-ay-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-2014-giftbox","title":"Henri Giraud Aÿ Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2014 GiftBox","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, a family-run Champagne estate since the 17th century in Aÿ, is recognized for its biodynamic viticulture and use of Argonne oak barrels rather than stainless steel, reflecting a deep connection between terroir and oak. This 2014 vintage, bottled in a collectible wooden box made from Argonne oak by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, represents the pinnacle of their Blanc de Blancs range\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 Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHeaded by Claude Giraud with cellar-master Frédéric Mestelan, the 2014 vintage was vinified entirely in new Argonne oak barrels. Grapes come exclusively from Grand Cru Aÿ Chardonnay, cultivated with biodynamic methods to preserve purity and site expression ().\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\"\u003eFruit is sourced from southeast-facing, chalk-rich Grand Cru Aÿ plots, benefiting from a cool continental climate moderated by the Marne River. Biodynamic farming enhances concentration and balanced acidity\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\"\u003eThe wine spent 12 months barrel-fermenting in new oak followed by around 7–8 years on lees in bottle. This extended aging contributes to its texture, complexity, and integration of oak\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\"\u003eVisually pale gold with luminous clarity. Aromas present lemon confit, mint, spice, pastry toast, and chalk. The palate is silky and phenolic yet supple, layered with crushed almond, brown butter, apricot, praline, white chocolate, and sage. Finishes long, saline, and sophisticated\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\"\u003eFantastic with oysters, lobster, creamy shellfish dishes, fine white fish, and mild soft cheeses. It’s ideal as a luxurious aperitif or with refined seafood courses.\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 \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a tulip or fine white-wine glass. A brief decant (10–15 minutes) can help open the complex aromatics and texture.\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\"\u003eReady to drink now, it will continue to evolve gracefully through \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2030–2033\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when cellared at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12–14 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in consistent, humid conditions.\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\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Grand Cru Aÿ)\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\u003e98 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e: “Beautiful interplay of vivacity and silkiness… fantastic integration… 100% new barrels…”\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 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eAntonio Galloni (Vinous)\u003c\/i\u003e: “The most delicate, nuanced and sculpted version… lemon confit, mint, spice, pastry, and a kiss of French oak…”\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":47922281677014,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/HenriGiraudAyBlancGrandCru2015GiftBox_3934c2b0-fab7-4f78-bfe5-1ed6ed1bef76.png?v=1773668264","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/henri-giraud-ay-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-2014-giftbox","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}