Henri Giraud Argonne 2004 (Gift Box) (150cl)

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By Wine Advocate in 2014 (WA96)
We started with the barrel-aged Henri Giraud top cuvées, the 2002 and 2004 Brut Argonne. This is a fabulous Champagne. It’s sad that it’s very limited in availability, but I actually like it as much as the top cuvées from Krug, which is what it resembles. But I think Giraud gets more freshness and less of the caramelized oxidized character that often appears in the top cuvées of Krug. If you like that aged character, you probably prefer Krug to Giraud, but I think Giraud has the full-bodied power, richness and complexity, without the oxidative nuances.

By Vinous in 2015 (AG94)
Giraud’s flagship 2004 Argonne continues to come together nicely in bottle. The interplay of power and energy is compelling. With time in the glass the 2004 becomes richer and creamier, yet it never loses its essential underlying energy. Hints of dried pearl, almond, smoke and spice add shades of nuance on the warm, resonant finish. The 2004 is 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, fermented and aged in barrel.