Henri Giraud, Blanc de Blancs Ay Grand Cru 2015 750ML sale An attractive and lavish nose

An attractive and lavish nose reveals vivid notes of tropical

with lively acids and an imposing chassis of structuring—and artery-cleansing—extract

talc-like fruit tannins

delivering bags of crunchy black and blue fruits and a grainy texture

Henri Giraud, Blanc de Blancs Ay Grand Cru 2015 750ML sale An attractive and lavish noseA structured and broad shouldered blanc de blancs with very tight bubbles and layers of spices, dried citrus peel, toast and minerals. Very expressive, complex and layered, honing in at the end with precision and plenty of firmness. Integrated phenolics give this tension for a hot vintage. Lightly bitter at the end. 100% chardonnay from a single parcel in Ay. Drink or hold.