Description
// 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay (2020 base vintage)
Disgorged November 2023
5g/L dosage
"Sparkling with beautiful mineral bitterness, The Esprit Nature Brut pushes the door of the great wines of Champagne, while its incomparable fruit invites shared pleasure. On the eyes, a beautiful golden and blond reflections. On the nose, notes of stone fruits (pear, peach), vanilla and spices (white pepper) on a base of candied lemon which gives it freshness. Then come maturity and gluttony. The attack is fresh and then discreet and lets the overall vinosity express itself. The body, the very fullness make the structure of this wine. Minerality and light tannins contribute to a long, vinous, warm and silky astringent final structure with bitter almond and biscuit aromas." - House Notes
"Ripe fruit is the hallmark here. It's rich, full-bodied and mouth-filling, with opulence and concentrated flavour. A superb wine, which is impressively rich for a dry (unliqueured) Champagne." - 95 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Based on the 2020 vintage, the NV Brut Esprit Nature displays an iodine-inflected and elegant bouquet of menthol, anise, licorice, white peach and spices intertwined with notes of clementine. Medium-bodied, round and sappy, it's slightly creamy, with an elegant, fresh mid-palate that segues into an ethereal, long finish." - 93 Points, Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"The NV Esprit Nature is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Henri Giraud. Pinot Noir takes the lead in a beautiful, highly expressive Champagne. Vinification and aging in neutral oak builds texture. Creamy and ample, with notable depth, the Esprit Nature is a terrific wine in this part of the range. It was bottled at a lower atmosphere than usual, which yields an especially fine mouse." - 92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
