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Henri Giraud Blanc de Craie Grand Cru NV
BOTTLE:
$205.00
In stock
SKU
78727
HALF-DOZEN: $1,168.50 or $194.75 each
DOZEN: $2,214.00 or $184.50 each
DOZEN: $2,214.00 or $184.50 each
The NV Blanc de Craie, 100% Chardonnay from vineyards in Aÿ and Louvois, is bright and finely sculpted, with terrific aromatic intensity, tons of nuance and all the vibrancy from the chalk-rich soils that give this cuvée its name. Citrus peel, white flowers, white pepper, mint and anise lead into the vivid, persistent finish. The Blanc is done entirely in oak, but it is neutral, so there is virtually no oak imprint at all in the flavors, only in the textural feel. One of the unique aspects of the Blanc de Craie is that the base vintage (2017 in this case) accounts for only 30% of the blend. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. ANTONIO GALLONI, vinous.com