Henriot – Champagne Cuvée Hemera Grand Cru – 2013

Every Maison worthy of respect in its history has created an emblematic Champagne that represents its production spirit, unmistakable labels that enter your heart with the sole task of conquering any palate. For Henriot, the “Hemera” Champagne symbolizes a world apart. Perfected over time, the name was chosen in homage to the Greek goddess of light, Hemera, as the beginning of a new journey starting with the 2006 vintage, methodical changes that saw the final version with Cheffe de Cave Alice Tetienne. A vintage composed of 50% Pinot Noir (Verzy, Verzenay, and Mailly) and 50% Chardonnay (Avize, Le Mesnil, and Chouilly) from the six so-called “founding Grand Crus,” where, unlike in previous years, the best barrels are not chosen, but the best grapes are divided into equal quantities (16.6% of each). The steps are meticulous, each Cru is vinified separately in wood with malolactic fermentation, maturation on the lees lasts 10-12 years, to which is added the liqueur d’expedition composed of old vintages, while the dosage is measured according to what is best without exceeding 5 g/l. This sparkling wine embodies all the knowledge accumulated over the years, the fulfillment of a desire to realize an idea that became a dream for the company. This Champagne expresses only the details and pleasures of the vintage, with powerful, dynamic aromas followed by a very fresh palate that tends to linger, demonstrating persistence and good minerality. It is not just wine, it is the understanding of a work ethic.
The latest vintage released on the market and among the best produced so far in Champagne, with an incredible level of quality to be savored and appreciated over time, 2013 is proving to be a real surprise. A very cool year during the seasons but balanced in the components of the wines, which are creamy and full on the palate with savory notes and an enveloping olfactory spectrum ranging from pastries to dried fruit notes, creating a complexity that is waiting to be discovered. A young, astute sparkling wine. Henriot describes it as “an elegant tailor-made suit for a muscular body.”

• Producer: Henriot
• Name: Champagne Cuvée Hemera Grand Cru
• Grape Variety: 50% Pinot Noir – 50% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2013
• Alcohol Content: 12%
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Production:

Productive Notes: separate vinification for each cru in wooden barrels. Aging on its own yeasts for at least 10 years.

Wine naturally contains solphites