Chardonnay
Best known in Burgundy, Champagne, California
The world's most versatile white grape. Crisp, mineral and citrusy in cool places like Chablis; rich, creamy and toasty when oak-aged in warmer spots. It is also a key grape in Champagne.
Henri Giraud Esprit Nature NV Champagne
£74.5075cl
Why you'll love it
A refined blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, crafted with 50% reserve wines matured in oak casks from the Argonne forest and ovoid vats, replacing the Esprit Brut in Henri Giraud's lineup.
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- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- GrapeChardonnay, Pinot Noir
- StyleSparkling
What it tastes like
Vibrant and textured, with notes of orchard fruits, spices, almonds, and a creamy, mineral finish.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- PoultryChristmas turkey · Guinea fowl · Poussin
- Cheese boardMixed board · Crackers · Chutney
- SeafoodFruits de mer · Fish stew · Paella
- AperitifBefore dinner · Garden drinks · Salted nuts
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.
The grapes
Pinot Noir
Best known in Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand
The great red grape of Burgundy. Cherry, raspberry, earthy and floral notes, with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Notoriously hard to grow well, but capable of extraordinary elegance, and a key grape in Champagne and English sparkling wine.
Where it's from
Champagne
France
The world's greatest sparkling wine region, by some distance. Chalk soils, cool climate and centuries of expertise combine to create wines of extraordinary finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in various combinations; from the non-vintage everyday to the prestige cuvée extraordinary.
Meet the producer
Henri Giraud
Champagne, France
A Champagne house based in the Aÿ grand cru, built around Pinot Noir. Claude Giraud took over from his father Henri in 1983 and made oak from the Argonne forest central to the style. Love Wine stocks the MV14 Fût de Chêne and Esprit Nature.
More from Henri Giraud →The story behind it
Henri Giraud's Esprit Nature embodies a commitment to natural winemaking, expressing the terroir through sustainable practices and minimal intervention.
If you like these, you'll love this: Champagnes with a vinous character and oak influence, such as those from Selosse or Bollinger.
What customers say
Delivery & collection
Free delivery across Jersey on orders over £50 (£10 below that). We aim to deliver the next working day. Prefer to pick up? Choose click & collect at checkout.