Henri Giraud

Argonne Brut Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Champagne

9.649 ratings
9.712 pro ratings
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
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9.6

The 2014 Argonne was much more open when I tasted it last year, which is probably a good sign for its long-term aging prospects. Tangerine oil, white flowers, spice, brioche and a kick of sweet oak all run through the 2014. More than anything else, I am struck by the wine's linear intensity and drive. Argonne is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay done in 100% new oak. Disgorged: December 14, 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)

The 2014 Argonne was much more open when I tasted it last year, which is probably a good sign for its long-term aging prospects. Tangerine oil, white flowers, spice, brioche and a kick of sweet oak all run through the 2014. More than anything else, I am struck by the wine's linear intensity and drive. Argonne is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay done in 100% new oak. Disgorged: December 14, 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)

May 25th, 2023
Nico J. Snyman

Dégorgement: 01/2017, Dosage: 8g/l, 12yrs sur lie, rich/balanced/intense/developed, this is something else, definitely a food pairing champagne, outstanding.

Dégorgement: 01/2017, Dosage: 8g/l, 12yrs sur lie, rich/balanced/intense/developed, this is something else, definitely a food pairing champagne, outstanding.

May 19th, 2017
Christine Havens

I found myself seated next to Claude Giraud on the final morning of #IPNC. I interviewed him the day before about his research, which made this bottle all the more special. Precise, the very picture of lightness and energy, with the nose and palate conjoined in exquisite harmony. Argonne 2004 expresses lilting white flowers, croissant, dried honey, and pear galette, it feels airy and weightless despite a rich, golden-robed backdrop with a finish of seafoam and candied grapefruit peel.

I found myself seated next to Claude Giraud on the final morning of #IPNC. I interviewed him the day before about his research, which made this bottle all the more special. Precise, the very picture of lightness and energy, with the nose and palate conjoined in exquisite harmony. Argonne 2004 expresses lilting white flowers, croissant, dried honey, and pear galette, it feels airy and weightless despite a rich, golden-robed backdrop with a finish of seafoam and candied grapefruit peel.

Aug 6th, 2015
Harrison Fong

Kind of a mushroomy orange tinted nose. Voluptuous and a hint of sweetness with old caramel notes. It's really interesting and evolving nicely. It's really enjoyable. A solid beverage.

Kind of a mushroomy orange tinted nose. Voluptuous and a hint of sweetness with old caramel notes. It's really interesting and evolving nicely. It's really enjoyable. A solid beverage.

Jul 26th, 2015
Stephen Clark

Wow.

Oct 7th, 2014
Phil Stice

🔥

Nov 1st, 2018
Shuji Yanada

虎白のお弁当に合わせて。
なんともふくよかな香りと味わい。
甘みも含め、虎白の味にとてもよく合った。

虎白のお弁当に合わせて。
なんともふくよかな香りと味わい。
甘みも含め、虎白の味にとてもよく合った。

Apr 16th, 2020
Giancarlo Cicero

Color = hay. Love the color. Drinking very well.

Color = hay. Love the color. Drinking very well.

Nov 5th, 2018
Mike Evans

Hazelnut, rich with just a hint of banana, lots of acidity. Very nice.

Hazelnut, rich with just a hint of banana, lots of acidity. Very nice.

Aug 4th, 2018
Shuji Yanada

まず香りが素晴らしい。
ブリオッシュだが、蜜のようなより甘やかさも感じらる。
味わいは凛とした中にも複雑さも秘めている。程よい酸味とそこはかとある甘味。
素晴らしい!

まず香りが素晴らしい。
ブリオッシュだが、蜜のようなより甘やかさも感じらる。
味わいは凛とした中にも複雑さも秘めている。程よい酸味とそこはかとある甘味。
素晴らしい!

Jan 6th, 2017