Inès M.
Verified customer reviewMagnificent
Received very quickly. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the palate. The parcel was neatly packed and well protected. Well done.
Henri Giraud
Esprit Nature 75cl
A golden robe with grey-gold highlights, threaded with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is delicate, offering ripe white fruits, toasted hazelnut and subtle woody notes inherited from Argonne oak barrels. On the palate, the crisp vivacity of a Brut Nature finds balance with the roundness of Pinot…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON HENRI GIRAUD
56,00 €
incl. VAT
A victim of its own success
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
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86
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Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Zero dosage releases a vivid, cutting acidity — the hallmark of great Brut Nature champagnes.
Roundness
Ageing in Argonne oak barrels lends a silky texture that tempers the wine's natural vivacity.
Power
Pinot Noir from Aÿ Grand Cru brings a vinous structure and genuine aromatic depth.
Length
The finish is saline and persistent, with a distinct mineral imprint true to the Grand Cru terroir.
TASTING NOTES
A golden robe with grey-gold highlights, threaded with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is delicate, offering ripe white fruits, toasted hazelnut and subtle woody notes inherited from Argonne oak barrels. On the palate, the crisp vivacity of a Brut Nature finds balance with the roundness of Pinot Noir from Aÿ, leading to a saline, mineral finish of fine persistence.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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0g/LDosage
80%Pinot Noir
20%Chardonnay
Terroirs
A Pinot Noir-dominant blend sourced from Aÿ, one of the 17 villages classified Grand Cru in Champagne. Vinified and aged exclusively in oak barrels from the Argonne forest — no stainless steel tanks whatsoever since 2016.
About this house
Rooted in Aÿ since 1625, Maison Henri Giraud embodies four centuries of family transmission on one of Champagne's most celebrated crus. Under the stewardship of Claude Giraud, twelfth generation, the house made a radical departure: every wine is now vinified and aged in oak barrels from the Argonne forest — some from two-hundred-year-old trees of remarkably fine grain — with not a single stainless steel tank in sight.
A pioneer in sustainable viticulture, Henri Giraud made Esprit Nature the world's first champagne certified free from pesticide residues, with sulphite levels kept below 40 mg/L. The house emblem — the Paper Oak — speaks to both the fragility of living things and the human capacity to rebuild them: a philosophy that runs through every one of its cuvées.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its Brut Nature vivacity and fine bubbles make it an ideal companion for golden, flaky savoury bites.
Starter
The natural acidity of zero dosage cuts through the richness of citrus-marinated salmon and lifts its herbaceous aromas.
Main course
The vinous structure of Pinot Noir from Aÿ marries elegantly with the beurre noisette of a classic sole meunière.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Esprit Nature” cuvée by Henri Giraud
5.0/5 · 7 reviews
Julien J.
Verified customer reviewPerfect as a gift
Recommended by a friend – spot on. Full of finesse and elegance. Highly recommended.
Aurelien K.
Verified customer reviewSublime
Chosen to celebrate some good news. Fresh, fruity and very elegant. I’m a fan – I’ll be back.
Audrey L.
Verified customer reviewTop-class
Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. A purchase I don’t regret.
Andreas F.
Verified customer reviewPure joy
Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. Refined and full of charm. The bottle arrived in perfect condition. A sure bet.
Elisabeth P.
Verified customer reviewWell done
Perfect for a birthday. A bold attack and a lingering finish. You’re sure to love it.
Kkfkfg F.
Verified customer reviewA real treat
Opened it for our New Year’s Eve celebration. The richness and liveliness are perfectly balanced. The gift wrapping was very neat. It really exceeded my expectations.
