Henri Giraud Aÿ Rouge Grand Cru 2018 (0.75 L Gift Box) palmer and crystalline tension

and crystalline tension

serve the Bourgogne Aligoté well-chilled at around 8-10°C (46-50°F) in medium-sized white wine glasses

as it may mute subtle rum and orchard fruit characteristics

The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins

Henri Giraud Aÿ Rouge Grand Cru 2018 (0.75 L Gift Box) palmer and crystalline tensionWinery Background and History Henri Giraud is a prestigious family owned Champagne estate based in A, with winemaking traditions tracing back to the 17th century. Since launching their own bottlings in 1990 under Claude Giraud (12th generation), they are renowned for biodynamic viticulture and aging their wines in Argonne oak barrels. Producing both refined Champagnes and limited red still wines from A, their A Rouge Grand Cru epitomizes the estates