Lovely sliced apple, salted almond, fresh fig, orange citrus and bread dough aromas waft from the glass. It’s dry, chalky and mineral on the palate, but open, juicy and supple, with very soft bubbles. Wonderfully salty at the end, showing a mouthwatering savoriness. 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay, from the six founding crus of the house: Avize, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay and Verzy. Dosage: 2.5g/L. Drink or hold. ~95 James Suckling
What was previously Cuvée Hemera has retaken its historical name as Cuvée des Enchanaleurs at the top of Henriot's portfolio. It's a lesser-known prestige cuvée among the houses, but one that enjoys a loyal following for its immediate, fairly open and expressive aromatic style and, especially in 2015, some concentration and ageworthiness. The maturity of the vintage is evident in rich poached pear, sweet red apple, dried orange peel and walnut flavours, yet the wine avoids heavy grippiness or extract, playing to the vintage's strength in fruit maturity and ripeness without becoming tough going. There's already a sense of evolution present in dried fruit and set honey flavours, yet this cuvée will benefit further from time in bottle thanks to the year's intensity. A fine 2015. ~94 Decanter
2015 Henriot Cuvee des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne 6pk 6x750ml
- Founded In 1808, One Of Champagne's Oldest Family Houses
- 95 Points James Suckling — Precision, Detail, Built To Cellar
- 100% Grand Cru Fruit From Six Founding Villages
- Aged Over Ten Years On Lees, Prestige Cuvee
- Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles.
2015 Henriot Cuvee des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne 6pk 6x750ml
About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Varietal:
- Pinot Meunier
- Region:
- Champagne
- Sub-Appellation:
- Champagne
- Alcohol:
- 12.0%
- Size:
- 750ml
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Henriot
Laurent Fresnet is Henriot's cellar master. Laurent Fresnet was named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' by International Wine Challenge in 2015 and 2016. Champagne Henriot was founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot. The prestige cuvée was known as Hemera since 2005. Cuvée des Enchanteleurs became known as Hemera from 2005, reflecting a change in climate and a renewed focus on harvest precision. Champagne Henriot was founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, a widow who was also a vinegrower. Apolline Henriot's vineyards were located in three Pinot Noir Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims: Verzy, Verzenay, and Mailly-Champagne. In 1880, Paul Henriot married Marie Marguet, a young vinegrower from a family owning Grands Crus in the Côte des Blancs, bringing three Chardonnay Grand Cru villages to the estate: Chouilly, Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
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