Avis, Henri GIRAUD has made his brand an expert in champagne made in barrels. The Japanese love it.
Champagne Henri Giraud
Some of the clear wines from this young brand, launched by Claude Giraud (the Giraud-Hénart family), are made in oak barrels in Argonne, a forest in Champagne. Woodiness marks the range, but has been better mastered in recent vintages, revealing the ripeness of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the grapes' main origin.
Our look at the champagne house Henri Giraud
Authentic champagne, seasoned with a wooden table finish. The brand could progress by closing the gap between its entry-level "Esprit".
AboutHenri Giraud, what's the history of the company?
The Champagne House Henri Giraud is located in Aÿ, west of Epernay, at the foot of the Montagnes de Reims. It was founded in 1975 by Claude Giraud.
Who is the owner and manager of the house?
The Giraud-Hénart family owns the Champagne House Henri Giraud. It has been run by 12 generations of winegrowers, Claude Giraud, since 1993. His son-in-law, Sébastien Le Golvet, owns the winery.
How is our champagne made?
The vineyard covers 5.67 hectares. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels in the Argonne forest, 100 km from Champagne. Fans come from all over the world. The company has signed a partnership agreement with the ONF, where 45,000 oak trees will be planted over a 10-year period.
What's the house wine style?
Woody champagne. Produces several types of champagne, red and white champagne and ratafias.
Henri Giraud de Champagne identity card
Owners: Giraud family
Owned area: 15 hectares
Buy grapes: 15 hectares
Number of bottles: 300,000
Cellar master: Claude Giraud
What's the best cuvée in the house?
Henri Giraud
