Henriot Brut Souverain, Champagne

The nonvintage Champagne from this producer is beautifully textured, its white fruits lightly touched by a more steely edge. A fine Champagne to drink now.

90 points wineenthusiast.com

Notes of sourdough, lemons, hazelnuts, apricot pastries and figs on the nose. Creamy and balanced, with a medium body, soft bubbles and gently toasty finish. 45% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay and 15% meunier. 2017 base wine. Disgorged October 2022. Drink now.

91 points jamessuckling.com Aug 2023

It bears the expression of the great Champagne terroirs through its balance of pinot noir and chardonnay. Its highly distinctive aromatic expression and length on the palate make it a superb aperitif champagne.
The exceptionally high proportion of chardonnay (50%), balanced to perfection with pinot (45% pinot noir and 5% pinot meunier) can be thanked for the unique character of this Champagne. More than 25 cru wines from the finest Champagne terroirs in Cotes des Blancs and Montagne de Reims make up the blend, together with 30% of precious reserve wines.

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.

Champagne Henriot was founded in 1808 by Madame Apolline Henriot. More than 210 years later, the house remains fully owned by the Henriot family, currently run by the 10th generation. In one of the most commercially competitive wine regions in the world, the family remain fiercely independent and proud of their position among the top houses of Champagne. With no outside influence, the family are uninhibited in their pursuit of quality first and foremost in every one of their wines. Exceptional Premier and Grand Cru vineyard parcels, extended ageing far beyond regional standards, a high percentage of reserve wines, and winemaking focused on purity, elegance and intensity are the hallmarks of the house.