The Wine:

One of our favourite Champagnes! The exceptionally high proportion of chardonnay (50%), that is balanced to perfection with the two pinot’ (45% pinot noir & 5% pinot meunier) can be thanked for the unique character of the Brut Souverain Champagne. More than 25 cru wines from the finest Champagne terroirs in Cotes des Blancs & Montagne de Reims make up the blend, together with 30% of reserve wines. All these elements allow Alice Tétienne, Cellar Master, to create the ultimate blend, & year after year recreate, with amazing consistency, this unique signature style.

Brut Souverain has delicate bubbles with a nose of citrus fruit, blossom, brioche & nutty aromas. Well balanced & harmonious on the palate with flavours of brioche, together with crunchy fruit & a fresh, clean finish. Aged 3 years before release.

Further Info:

Established in 1808, Champagne Henriot is one of the rare Champagne houses that is completely independent, & which has remained in the hands of the same family throughout its long & illustrious history.

Since its founding, the Maison has been driven by the passion of individuals who have captured the essence of Champagne’s true terroir, passing this unique expertise from one generation to another. Originally from Lorraine, the Henriot family settled in Champagne in 1640. Nicolas Henriot married Apolline Godinot, who owned prestigious Pinot Noir vineyards in the Montagne de Reims. Together, they devoted their time & energy to the family vineyards & selling wine. On the death of her husband in 1808, Apolline launched Maison Henriot. In 1880, Marie Marguet, the wife of Apolline’s grandson, added to the family’s collection of vineyards with several plots in the Côte des Blancs. This firmly established Maison Henriot in the prestigious Chardonnay vineyards. Today, using the finest Blancs de Champagne which are at the heart of its history, Henriot adds an exceptionally high proportion of Premier & Grand Crus to its cuvées which come from the finest Chardonnay parcels.