It is my pleasure to share an ancient Champagne house that dates all the way back to 1808. Champagne Henriot starts its story with Apolline Henriot, a young widow of Nicolas Henriot, who founded Maison Henriot as she was a vineyard owner who had a great love for the region. Then fast forward to 1880, Apolline Henriot’s great grandson, Paul Henriot, married a young woman from the Côte des Blancs, Marie Marguet. This marriage gave way to a real transition of the Maison Henriot’s vineyards. Initially composed exclusively of three crus from the Montagne de Reims planted with Pinot Noir, three crus planted with Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs were added: Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Chouilly.
Located in Reims, Henriot is currently run by the 8th generation of the family. Gilles de Larouzière Henriot, succeeded his uncle Joseph in 2015 and became President of Maisons & Domaines Henriot. The Henriot family also owns Bouchard Pere & Fils, William Vevre and Chateau de Poncie. The new wines were seriously good. I love the new 2015 Champagne Henriot ‘Brut’ Champagne (OB, 94) which is a delight to savor now. Learn more about this famed champagne house at https://www.champagne-henriot.com and here are the beautiful new releases by Champagne Henriot.
NV Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain- The really enjoyable NV ‘Brut Souverain’ offers a soft mousse with marzipan, green apple and cashew nut nuances on the palate, alongside stony minerals. Enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2032- 91
NV Champagne Henriot ‘Brut Rose’ Champagne- A great edition of this wine, the NV Champagne Henriot ‘Brut Rose’ Champagne is wonderfully earthy on the palate. Shiitake mushroom and damp soil tones combine with tart red fruits and citrus rind accents on the palate. Enjoy this outstanding Rose now and over the next seven plus years to come. Drink 2026-2033- 92
2015 Champagne Henriot ‘Brut’ Champagne- A gorgeous new vintage Champagne, the 2015 ‘Brut’ is near equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir coming from only premier cru and grand cru sites. This saw more than eight years on the lees prior to disgorgement, opening with honeysuckle, toasted almond and shades of baking spice laced shortbread on the nose. The palate is round and generous with terrific freshness, texture and overall balance. Delightful now, enjoy over the next decade. Drink 2026-2036- 94