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Henri Giraud Blanc de Craie
92/100

Henri Giraud

Blanc de Craie 75cl

Pale gold in colour with green highlights, fine and persistent mousse. The nose opens on chalk and flint, then reveals citrus notes (orange zest, lemon), white flowers, a touch of anise and white pepper. The palate is precise and taut, marked by a characteristic salinity, an almost tactile texture…

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON HENRI GIRAUD
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Notes & tasting

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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
92 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Citrus-driven vivacity and chalky minerality that lend the wine an airy, persistent tension.
Roundness
Ageing in Argonne oak and concrete egg vats imparts a gentle richness that balances without weighing down.
Power
Delicate and precise, the power here is expressed through the chalky structure rather than through volume.
Length
A saline, iodine-laced finish of fine aromatic persistence, carried by the chalk of Louvois.

TASTING NOTES

Pale gold in colour with green highlights, fine and persistent mousse. The nose opens on chalk and flint, then reveals citrus notes (orange zest, lemon), white flowers, a touch of anise and white pepper. The palate is precise and taut, marked by a characteristic salinity, an almost tactile texture and a lingering iodine-tinged finish.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
5g/LDosage
100%Chardonnay

Terroirs

Drawn from Chardonnay grown on the deep chalk soils of the Montagne de Reims, principally from vines in Aÿ and Louvois. The chalk lends this cuvée its distinctive mineral signature, further amplified by ageing in oak casks from the Argonne forest and in concrete egg vats.

Henri Giraud

About this house

Founded in 1625 in Aÿ, Maison Henri Giraud is one of the rare Champagne houses to have remained entirely family-owned across fourteen generations. Cellar master Claude Giraud upholds a singular expertise: ageing in Argonne oak casks, the use of concrete egg vats, and dosages of great restraint, allowing the chalk to speak for itself.

The house philosophy is rooted in the expression of the terroir of Aÿ and its surroundings — distinctive champagnes, aged a minimum of three years on lees, conceived to reveal the minerality of the soils rather than to charm through sweetness. An exacting, artisanal vision recognised by international critics.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

The iodine-tinged minerality and salinity of the Blanc de Craie find their natural counterpart in freshly shucked oysters, playing in perfect harmony with the wine.

Starter

Starter

The citrus and herbs of gravlax resonate directly with the lemony aromas and crisp tension of the Chardonnay.

Main course

Main course

The wine's restrained richness highlights the spring-like character of asparagus without ever overpowering the delicacy of the risotto.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Blanc de Craie” cuvée by Henri Giraud

4.6/5 · 10 reviews

Fanny V.

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Top quality

A lovely surprise on opening. Notes of brioche and minerality. Very neat gift wrapping. I’m thoroughly impressed – I’ll be back.

Marise A.

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Top notch

I wanted to treat someone, and it was a success. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. I’m off to place another order.

Hayball P.

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Impeccable

This Blanc de Craie is superb. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. A purchase I certainly don’t regret.

Alexis B.

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A safe bet

I tried it last night. An absolute treat, from start to finish. I’ll be ordering some more in no time.

Padmashree S.

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A lovely bottle

Toasted with my colleagues. Elegant and refined – absolutely flawless. Sturdy packaging, no breakages. It really exceeded my expectations.

Kristell R.

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Brilliant

I had high expectations of it. Just the right amount of dryness, never overpowering. A serious, professional wine. The sort of bottle that everyone can agree on.

Valérie A.

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Delicious

First order, and certainly not the last. Good body and a hint of minerality. The email updates are a real bonus. Perfect – no complaints whatsoever.

Jerome E.

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Top-class

Top quality, just as advertised. It strikes a wonderful balance between roundness and liveliness. Perfect as a gift.

Kkk J.

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Stunning

Chosen for a special dinner. Long-lasting bubbles and an expressive bouquet. The packaging lives up to the product. It’s sure to win me over.

Fanny E.

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No complaints

Chosen as a gift. A gourmet champagne, full of character. Fast delivery and impeccable packaging. My guests loved it.