Hommage au Pinot Noir

Hommage au Pinot Noir is the Blanc de Noirs from Henri Giraud, a house in Aÿ, where Pinot Noir has always felt at home. The cuvée deliberately puts the most important grape of Champagne on its own at the centre. The wine is vinified in small oak barrels and spends 12 months on the full lees, followed by another 6 months on the fine lees. At least three years of cellar ageing then give it time to build its aromas.

In the glass there are fine bubbles, and on the nose yellow fruit and spice. The attack is open, the texture silky, and a delicate saltiness lingers at the end. That makes it versatile: it works as an aperitif as well as with white poultry or mushroom dishes. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass so the spice notes can unfold. It is delivered in a gift box.