The Champagne Henriot Blanc Souverain is a Non-Vintage (NV) Blanc de Blancs, a benchmark for the Henriot house style, celebrated for its elegance, freshness, and complexity. Sourced exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes, the wine features a high proportion of Premiers and Grands Crus fruit, primarily from the Côte des Blancs. Its remarkable character comes from a significant blend of reserve wines and extended aging on the lees.
“Subtle notions of toast have a lovely tinge of lemon and roasted hazelnut on the nose. Lively mousse on a tender palate bubbles with toasty, nutty autolysis. As it warms up, the mousse softens and shows a sunny roundness of yellow stone fruit that sits well with the toasty yeast notes.”
93 points. - Decanter
“Lovely freshness and creaminess with notes of lemons, green apples, biscuits and chalk. Very drinkable blanc de blancs, with a medium body, fine bubbles and bright acidity. Clear, balanced and focused finish. 100% chardonnay. Base 2016. Disgorged November 2022. Drink now.”
92 points - James Suckling