Henriot "Souverain" Brut Champagne

SKU #1034207 94 points Wine Enthusiast

 *Editors' Choice* A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green apples, with hints of fresh apricots. There is extreme freshness here, the style dry but rich. This bottling tastes young and would be worth aging six months.  (12/ 2009)

92 points Wine Spectator

 Well-structured and powered by firm acidity, this offers notes of glazed apple, black cherry, candied lemon zest and toasted brioche, with a lingering hint of mineral. Clean finish. Drink now through 2015.  (12/ 2012)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

 The NV Brut Souverain is a tasty, entry-level offering laced with ripe pears, apricots, biscuit and spices. It shows lovely mid-palate presence and an accessible personality ideal for drinking over the next few years. Dosage is 8 grams per liter...  (11/ 2011)

K&L Notes

Henriot's vineyard has been around since the 1700s, but they didn't begin producing bubbly until 1808. Composed of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir the Souverain Brut tends toward a lighter, more crisp style with decent acidity and flavors of green apples, pears, limes, nectarines and a light bit of minerality. Also has some cream and vanilla on the finish.

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By: Scott Beckerley |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 10/2/2008  | Send Email
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Although the majority of the blend is pinot noir, the crisp chardonnay fruit stands out on the nose. Refreshing citrus, green apples and minerality are the dominant characteristics and they create refreshing and clean scents that are reminiscent of a fine blanc de blanc. On the palate, there is also a crispness that makes for a lighter style of sparkling wine. Pears, limes, nectarines and (again) a hint of minerality are at the forefront. On the finish and at the back of the palate are cream and vanilla from the pinot noir. This is a very solid Champagne at an excellent price; it’s a one-time deal, so when we run out, it’s finis!

 By: Paul Dodd |  Review Date: 9/26/2009 
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After a year and a half as a Champagne club member, I finally found "the one" I was looking for! This is a great bubbly and a steal at this price. Wonderful fresh, crisp green apple flavors that linger for a long time on your palate.

 By: Pamela / Jon Day / Hollister |  Review Date: 12/31/2008 
Very delicious - drinkable. Full, not sweet, not dry. Went well with bacon wrapped dates. I know, castor oil would be good with bacon wrapped dates --- but Henriot is fabulous especially for the club price. I would take it over VC anyday.

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France

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Alcohol Content (%): 12