10/29/2026
We were recently given the opportunity to try these two a-maz-ing w**es. We currently have 1 bottle of the Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir and are more than willing to order the Solera for you. 🍾🍇
Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir Ch*****ne pays homage to Pinot Noir as grandfather of Syrah and father of Chardonnay which, in the eyes of Henri Giraud Ch*****ne House, deserves respect, humility and time. This w**e draws back to its origins and pays tribute to the grape variety. After ageing in oak barrels for 24 months, the w**e then ages for a further 6 months on fine lees creating incredibly ripe flavours.
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Giraud's Ratafia Champenois is produced with 70% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and 30% Chardonnay. After pressing, the must is fortified with Ch*****ne brandy and aged with the Solera method.
Intense amber color, it recalls the old Ch*****nes. The nose is powerful and complex with notes of cherries in alcohol, spices, almonds, maraschino, chocolate and orange peel. On the palate it is creamy, full and velvety with the classic "rancio" taste typical of the best fortified w**es which accompanies notes of dehydrated apricot, cocoa and cherry. The finish is exceptionally long and persistent.
