“A sort of Montrachet of Champagne!” - Jancis Robinson MW

Henri Giraud is a prestigious name known for producing rich, extensive, and powerful wine. Founded way back in 1625, Henri Giraud is one of the oldest Champagne houses in the region and is still a family-run business which is currently owned by twelfth-generation Claude Giraud, with his son managing the company while his son-in-law is the head winemaker.
 
Their wines are 100% oak-fermented and the house insists on producing with oak casks from the forest in Aÿ to impose the forest terroir into the wine, giving it one of the most unique flavors among Champagnes in the world. Their star production is "Argonne" which was first released in 2002 after years of research. The Argonne cuvée is produced with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from the best vineyards in Aÿ (100% Grand Crus), and then exclusively vinified in new casks made from Argonne wood then age 7 more years in the bottle on its yeasts. 
 
Today we are pleased to offer their 2014 vintage of the Argonne cuvée, awarded 96pts by Antonio Galloni who praised this release to be “The most delicate, nuanced, and sculpted version.” Available at ^Market Best Price and an extra subscriber-only discount, we are excited to offer -

2014 Henri Giraud 'Argonne' Ay Grand Cru (OWC1)
HK$3,080 per bottle (^Best Price in Town, Next listing start from HK$3,340/Bt)
Special Offer:
HK$2,980 per bottle if you buy three bottles or above
HK$2,880 per bottle if you buy six bottles or above
54 bottles available
 
96pts Antonio Galloni
The 2014 Argonne is the most delicate, nuanced, and sculpted version of this Champagne yet. Then again, this cool, late-ripening year yielded wines more of energy and understatement than of power. That's exactly what comes through here. Lemon confit, mint, spice, pastry, and a kiss of French oak are all beautifully knit together. I won't be at all surprised if 2014 gains body in time. Today, it is so evocative and beautiful, not to mention a fine effort in a very challenging year.
 
98pts James Suckling
Beautiful interplay of vivacity and silkiness. Vibrant and phenolic, yet also supple with long, caressing layers of crushed almond, brown butter, apricot, praline, white chocolate and hints of sage. Really opens up. Fantastic integration. 100% new barrels from selected parcels of the Argonne forest. Drink or hold.
 
Subject to final confirmation. Special discount valid until the end of 19th March 2023 (Sunday). ETA 7-8 weeks.

Delivery is free-of-charge for single purchase above HK$3,000 or 6 bottles (or accumulated amount at time of delivery); otherwise, a standard delivery fee of HK$100 applies.