HISTORY In 1808, when Apolline Henriot founded Maison Henriot, her vineyards were located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims in the crus of Verzy, Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne. In 1880, thanks to the marriage of Paul Henriot (4th generation of the family) and Marie Marguet, a young girl from the Côte des Blancs, three more crus have joined the Henriot vineyards: Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Chouilly. As a tribute to these six historic crus, considered to be the founders of the Henriot vineyard, Maison Henriot decided to create a Champagne now called Henriot Hemera.
VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING 2013 was one of the coldest and wettest vintages on record. It was punctuated by a dry, sunny summer, although there were some stormy episodes. The rains accompanied the late harvest in October, requiring the grapes to be patient before reaching maturity.
Henriot Hemera 2013 is a blend of the six founding crus, with each represented in equal part, through a singular year, that makes it a Millésime.
Each Vintage of this Champagne is a continuation of the Maison Henriot historical terroirs, where the character of the year is revealed. The terroirs offer a base, a structure, a charisma. The year offers intensity, a division of roles, an expression, a translation, a hierarchy.
“The year 2013 offered a substance rich in freshness, tension and acidity. These elements have given Cuvée Hemera 2013 a profile of precision, detail and lace.
On the nose, fresh and candied citrus fruits, lemony notes, a frank minerality, and an almost heady smokiness come through. On opening, subtle notes of toast and dried fruit accompany the nose.
On the palate, it is a continuity, with a salivating tension, a frank and straightforward structure, accompanied by a finish sprinkled with tannins, giving it a fine length.”
Alice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot
BLENDING 50% Chardonnay - 50% Pinot Noir
Crus: Verzy, Verzenay, Mailly-Champagne in Montagne de Reims and
Avize, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in Côte des Blancs
100% Grands crus
At least 10 years of ageing
Dosage 3,5g/L
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