{"product_id":"henri-giraud-hommage-au-pinot-noir","title":"Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir NV","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 historic family-run Champagne house in Aÿ dating back to the 17th century, champions terroir-driven and biodynamic practices, notably aging wines in Argonne oak instead of stainless steel. \u003ci\u003eHommage au Pinot Noir\u003c\/i\u003e, a prestige Blanc de Noirs, highlights their artisanal tradition with oak aging and high reserve wine content \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\"\u003eUnder Claude Giraud’s direction, cellar master Frédéric Mestelan crafts this cuvée from 100% Pinot Noir, blending base wines fermented in oak with approximately 40% “perpetual reserve.” The aim is a rich, structured wine with natural complexity().\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 are sourced from Aÿ Grand Cru and Montagne de Reims vineyards, planted on southeast-facing chalk slopes near the Marne River. The Continental climate, moderated by the river and farmed biodynamically, promotes slow ripening, purity, and freshness \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\"\u003eApproximately 11 months of barrel aging in oak, followed by six months in tank. The blend includes ~40% reserve wine, and bottles age en tirage for 36 months before disgorgement, with a Brut dosage around 5–6 g\/L \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\"\u003eA light golden hue and persistent mousse lead to aromas of pear, white peach, citrus zest, apricot, salted almond, and sea breeze minerality. The palate is structured, saline, and textured, with stone fruit, chamomile, mint, and subtle spice—lively and elegant \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\"\u003ePerfect with buttered shellfish (crab, lobster, oysters), sushi, aged cheeses, and savory poultry. The saline minerality complements seafood and creamy dishes beautifully().\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 premium white-wine glass to highlight elegance and mineral clarity. No decanting needed().\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\"\u003eRecommended drinking window: \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enow through ~2035\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The use of oak, reserve wine, and magnum formats fosters graceful aging under proper cellaring (12–14 °C, stable humidity)().\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% Pinot Noir \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\"\u003eApproximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12–12.5%\u003c\/b\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\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\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e: “Vibrant and saline… structured Blanc de Noirs with grapefruit, salted almonds…” \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\u003e95 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/i\u003e: “Golden… muscular core… oyster‑shell saltiness…” \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\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e: “Vibrant and saline… textured, almost oily palate… Drink or hold.” \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – \u003ci\u003eDecanter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\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\u003e93 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003ci\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e: “Rich, ample and creamy… red plum, kirsch, mint…”\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":47922281349334,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/HenriGiraudHommageauPinotNoir_ae5b591a-c2bf-4dff-95fd-0dbf646a453f.png?v=1773668253","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/henri-giraud-hommage-au-pinot-noir","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}