Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir (1x75cl)

A Champagne built around Pinot Noir, which usually means a fuller, rounder shape than the lighter Chardonnay styles. Think of it less as an aperitif you rush through and more as a bottle you open with roast chicken, char siu, or a table of people who actually want to talk about what they're drinking.

Pinot Noir Champagne tends to handle food better than most people expect, so it's an easy pick for a dinner where you only want to open one bottle. It also reads well as a client gift or a Mid-Autumn hand-in, since the name does most of the explaining for you.

Tasting notes

Pinot Noir-based Champagne typically shows red berry and stone fruit with a bready, slightly nutty edge from time on lees, and a firm, dry finish. Serve cold but not ice-cold, around 8-10°C.