Champagne Henriot Brut Blancs de Blanc NV
(Champagne, France) - [WS 93] [TWI 92] [JS 92] [WE 92] [WA 91] [DM 91]

About this Wine:
Sparkling, crystalline pale gold with slight green highlights. Abundant effervescence, with fine, delicate bubbles. Pure, concentrated and expressive, with floral (honeysuckle, orange flower, linden), fruity (lemon, dried apricot, almond) and pastry aromas, followed by spicy notes. The attack is dynamic, full and powerful, with aromas of lightly toasted brioche, quince jelly, and acacia honey. The clean, delicious finish develops on a light menthol note and shows excellent length.

Reviews & Ratings

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A harmonious version, boasting seamless integration of the mouthwatering acidity, ruby red grapefruit and blood orange flavors and a minerally streak of chalk and saline. Fine and satiny in texture, with a lasting finish that layers the appealing fruit with hints of ground ginger, chamomile and blanched almond. Drink now through 2030. 1,200 cases imported." - AN (Nov 2023)

92 Points – The Wine Independent:
“Henriot’s multi-vintage Blanc de Blancs NV is based on the 2016 vintage and produced from 12 crus from estate owned vineyards with 30% of reserve wines included in the blend. Delicate aromas of yellow apple, lemon wafers and chalk lead into a light to medium-bodied palate with laser-focused, lively acidity wound around orchard fruit concentration. Fresh, creamy and elegant, it finishes long with a touch of honey.” (Nov 2023)

92 Points - James Suckling:
"Lovely freshness and creaminess with notes of lemons, green apples, biscuits and chalk. Very drinkable blanc de blancs, with a medium body, fine bubbles and bright acidity. Clear, balanced and focused finish. 100% chardonnay. Base 2016. Disgorged November 2022. Drink now." (Jul 2023)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The Champagne has a fine maturity, the bright citrus fruit softened into a touch of toast. This is the perfect moment to drink this wine." - RV (Sep 2023)

91 Points - Wine Advocate:
"Based on the 2016 vintage, with 32% of vins de réserve, the Henriot NV Blanc de Blancs, disgorged in June 2022 with five grams per liter, reveals an elegant and fresh bouquet with aromas of lemon, peach, spring flowers, spices and pastry. Seamless and vinous, the palate is medium to full-bodied with an elegant mousse and a lively, fresh finish. It is slightly tighter than last year, but this is a well-elaborated Blanc de Blancs that can age for another five years." - YC (Apr 2023) 

91 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Flinty and smoky on the nose with hints of lemon meringue and ripe stone fruit. Ripe citrus and underripe stone fruit with fresh bread and bread crust complexity. Snappy, zesty and refreshing. An enjoyable crowd-pleaser." (Nov 2023)