Champagne Henriot - Cuvée Des Enchanteleurs Brut 1995
Ratings: RVF 19/20, Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, Gault Millau 18.5/20, Guide Hachette 2**Stars
Maison Henriot’s Prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional years!
“At the pinnacle of global sparkling wine production, Les Enchanteleurs 1995 is the archetype of a creamy, airy, brioche-like Champagne that continues to reveal itself on the palate with a lace-like texture that is full-bodied and sensual. Bliss at its peak.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2009 – RVF)
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Eye
a golden, clear, and brilliant color with hints of linden and verbena
Nose
A mature nose with notes of hazelnut, caramel, and salted butter, evolving into a floral bouquet of wallflower, peony, mock orange, and honeysuckle
Palate
Very elegant and creamy, with notes of licorice, citrus, and mint, as well as spices, toasted bread, and mocha... rich and complex, with a long, fresh finish
Serve
bottled at 10°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2015
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif, seul, pour apprécier sa richesse et son élégance ! <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The La Vigie Group (Champagne Henriot) has been led by Gilles de Larouzière since 2015. The Henriot house, which is HVE-certified and will soon be VDC-certified, has set itself the goal of showcasing the potential of its vineyards: the pure, full-bodied transparency of luminous Chardonnay wines from great terroirs. Alice Tétienne carries on this legacy and continues to emphasize the environmental values of the terroirs, such as research into winemaking practices that are in respectful harmony with nature. The range we tasted is characterized by its body and its terroir origins. These are Champagnes with character; the thread and fabric of each cuvée seem destined to blend seamlessly. We can only express our admiration for the level of excellence achieved by the house.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The Henriots, who were linen and wine merchants established in the region in the 17th century, became interested in champagne as early as the following century. The brand dates back to 1808, when it was founded by a widow from Champagne, Apolline Henriot. Remaining independent, the house flourished under Joseph Henriot, who passed away in 2015; it expanded into Burgundy (Bouchard Père et Fils, William Fèvre), Beaujolais (Villa Ponciago), and as far as Oregon. Now chaired by Gilles de Larouzière-Henriot and led by Richard Moreau, the house entrusted the cellar to Alice Tétienne—who came from Krug—in 2020. Chardonnay plays a prominent role in Henriot champagnes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Henriot is one of the few Champagne houses to have remained independent since its founding by Appoline Henriot in Reims in 1808. The house expanded rapidly internationally, particularly in Austria and the Netherlands. Despite the upheavals facing the Champagne region (phylloxera, World War I, the fall of the tsars in Russia, Prohibition in the United States…), the Henriot house weathered the storm and remained family-owned. Under the leadership of Joseph Henriot in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the house gained prominence, thanks in large part to a well-thought-out diversification strategy. Henriot thus acquired Bouchard Père et Fils in Beaune, William Fèvre in Chablis, and Villa Ponciago in Fleurie.
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