Henriot Brut Millesime 2003 (75cl)

A vintage Champagne from Henriot, founded in 1808 in Reims, blended from about 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir. The 2003 vintage was notably hot in Champagne, and most large houses did not release a vintage Champagne that year. Henriot used Chardonnay from Grand Cru sites on the Cote des Blancs to balance acidity; Chardonnay yields that year were about one third of the average of the previous decade. It suits lovers of vintage Champagne who want to try an unusual year, or an anniversary for someone born or married in 2003.