2006 Champagne Henriot Brut "Cuvée Hemera", Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

2006 was a solar vintage, both generous and capricious. Indeed, various episodes of hail, frost and rain have marked the particularly hot climate, especially in the summer. Henriot Cuvée Hemera is a blend of the six founding crus, with each represented in equal part, through a singular year, that makes it a Millésime. Each Vintage of this Champagne is a continuation of the Maison Henriot historical terroirs, where the character of the year is revealed. The terroirs offer a base, a structure, a charisma, a hierarchy. The year offers intensity, a division of roles, an expression and a translation.

50% Chardonnay - 50% Pinot Noir.

Crus: Verzy, Verzenay, Mailly-Champagne in Montagne de Reims and Avize, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in Côte des Blancs 100% Grands Crus. At least 12 years of aging. Dosage 5g/L

“Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 presents a construction loyal to its historical terroirs, made of amplified contrasts and intense demonstration through the year 2006. The foundation brought by Verzy gave strength. The elegance of Verzenay is expressed with class and distinction. The expression of Mailly-Champagne undoubtedly gave the tone. The generosity of Chouilly was abundant. The glacial profile of Avize became polar, while Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger was blinded by its brilliance. The nose is expressive, textured, round, and generous while showing class and elegance. Precise, structured, and definitely present on the palate, lingering on the finish with a persistent and fleshy structure. The ensemble is charismatic and noble.” Alice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

In 1808, Apolline Henriot, the young widow of Nicolas Henriot, founds Maison Henriot.
Owner of a vineyard in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, Apolline has a deep love for the Champagne region, the beauty of its vines and its landscapes. This is how her desire « To to shed light on her lands through a Champagne » was born.
She then founded the House and created the first Henriot cuvée, now known as Henriot Brut Souverain.