b r u t s o u v e r a i n BRUT SOUVERAIN Symbol of the elegant style of VINIFICATION Champagne Henriot’s wines, Brut Assemblage Souverain appeals with its nose of Brut Souverain is made up of a balanced proportion of Chardonnay, in the majority from the Côte des Blancs, and Pinot Noir, mostly from the Montagne white flower and citrus fruit notes, de Reims. Pinot Meunier adds a delicate fruity note. then with a balanced, harmonious More than 25 crus are assembled, including the following village: Mesnil sur Oger, Oger, Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Aÿ, Verzy, Verzenay, Beaumont, Sillery, palate. An ideal partner for aperitif. Mailly Champagne. The composition of Brut Souverain changes from year to year to take account of climate variations and to perpetuate House style. Brut Souverain is composed of 20% reserve wines. Ageing It is in the quiet, dark Henriot cellars in Reims that the bottles remain for 3 years. TASTING Reims Sillery (GC) Comments Beaumont (GC) On the eye: The colour is characterised by a brilliant light Mailly (GC) straw-gold. Effervescence is dense and persistent, with Ve rzenay (GC) fine, regular bubbles. Ve rzy (GC) On the nose: Initially the nose is precise, expressive Montagne de Reims and refreshing, with notes of citrus and yellow fruit; floral Vallée de la Marne fragrances (vine flowers, elderflowers) and pastry aromas Avenay (PC) Trépail (PC) (brioche, toast, grilled almond) follow. Aÿ (GC) Mutigny On the palate: A lively, fresh and balanced attack, with pastry, Épernay Mareuil (PC) spice (vanilla) and fruity (morello cherry, candied plum) notes. Epernay Marne The full texture precedes a clean, refreshing finish marked by Chouilly (GC) citrus fruit aromas. Cramant (GC) Av ize (GC) Food-Wine Suggestions Oger (GC) Oyster with smoked salmon and passion fruit dressing Côte Le Mesnil sur Oger (GC) des Limousin milk-fed leg of lamb with sage Blancs Ve rtus (PC) Pineapple roasted with vanilla Recommendations Maturing: Ready to taste - Will keep 6-10 years Recommended tasting temperature: 8-9°C When to consume: with aperitif, cold entrées, fish, charcuterie Wine Data Dosage: less than 9 g/l Format Half-bottle 37.5 cl - Bottle 75 cl - Magnum 150 cl - Jeroboam 300 cl Champagne Henriot - 81 Rue Coquebert - CS 70035 - 51722 Reims Cedex T. +33 3 26 89 53 00 / F. +33 3 26 89 53 10 / [email protected] www.champagne-henriot.com RCS Reims B 314 171 554 – FR 12 314 171 554 L’abus d’alcool est dangereux pour la santé. À consommer avec modération..