Description
Symbol of the precise and elegant style of Champagne Henriot’s wines. Brut Souverain appeals with its nose of white flower and citrus fruit notes. A lively, fresh and balanced attack, with pastry, spice (vanilla) and fruity (morello cherry, candied plum) flavours. A clean and refreshing finish with great length and persistence.
Founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, the house is now among the most prestigious Champagnes with an ancestral know-how and unique expertise related to prior commissioning of chardonnay.
Since 1808, Champagne Henriot, one of the last independent and family-owned houses in Champagne, has pursued a tradition of excellence – a fragile balance between delicacy, intensity, and purity. For seven generations, the family has selected only the very best vineyards, concentrated on the purity of chardonnay and has upheld the utmost respect for time in order to ensure the cuvee has an opportunity to reach its full expression.
Reviews
***16.5/20 Points Jancis Robinson***
Blend of 29 crus. 48% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier. Base of 2016 with 38% reserve wines (less than usual because 2016 was such a rich year). Disgorged May 2022, dosage 5 g/l – reduced from 7–8 g/l and chef de cave Alice Tétienne reports that she will reduce it to 3.5 g/l for the next cuvée of Brut Souverain.
Deep gold. Really quite rich and broad but with a very dry finish. Generous and rewarding. Very good for an NV blend.