Henriot Brut Souverain discount

Description

Straw-gold, bright and clear in appearance.A lovely bead in the glass forms a cortege of regular, delicate bubbles.On the nose, the Champagne offers magnificent, vivacious character. Citrus fruit aromas are followed by a cavalcade of floral bouquets, elderberry and vine blossom. Delicious brioche notes and the simplicity of lightly toasted bread and roasted almonds. Well balanced and harmonious on the palate, summoning flavours of brioche, together with crunchy cherries and the sun-kissed blush of white peach. Clean on the finish, with all the freshness of just-picked walnuts.

Wine Enthusiast

• we94

A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green apples, with hints of fresh apricots. There is extreme freshness here, the style dry but rich. This bottling tastes young and would be worth aging six months.

Roger Voss, August 1, 2018

Decanter

• d92

Toasty nose. Well-mannered with a creamy mousse, an impressive light texture, bready flavours and light mineral notes on the finish.

Wine Spectator

• ws91

A refreshing, well-balanced Champagne, with a refined mousse. Offers flavors of white cherry, poached pear and brioche, showing accents of lemon curd and candied ginger underscored by minerally hints of oyster shell and smoke. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 45,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.

Alison Napjus, August 19, 2024

James Suckling

• js91

A fresh, clean champagne with sliced apple, pear and lots of mineral character. Full to medium body, crisp acidity and a long finish. Lots of citrus undertones. Bright and steely. This is mostly 2009, with the remainder from reserve wines. Four years on the lees. This is very focused. 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir.

Wine & Spirits

• was90

Brut Souverain is almost equal parts chardonnay and pinot noir, with five percent pinot meunier; reserve wines account for 30 percent of the blend, enriching it with bready notes and almond-like touches of maturity. The richness gives it a sweet impression, integrated into the tangy notes of cider and mint, then lasting on chalky savor. This would make a rich aperitif, or a partner to thinly sliced roast veal. Best Buy

Peter Liem