About Henriot
Henriot is a Champagne house founded in 1808 in Reims by Apolline Henriot, widow of Nicolas Simon Henriot. In 1880 the family added plots in the Côte des Blancs, anchoring the house in Chardonnay, which makes up at least half of every Henriot blend. The house sees Chardonnay as the symbol of the finesse and elegance at the heart of its style. Its range includes Brut Souverain, Blanc Souverain, Rosé, vintage cuvées and Cuve 38, a perpetual reserve. Its estate Les Aulnois, south of Épernay, was acquired in 2014, and Alice Tétienne is Chef de Caves.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who like elegant, fine-textured Champagne built on Chardonnay rather than richness or heaviness.
Wines of Henriot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Champagne Henriot founded?
- Henriot was founded in 1808 in Reims by Apolline Henriot, the widow of Nicolas Simon Henriot.
- What is the Henriot house style?
- Henriot is built around Chardonnay, which makes up at least 50% of its wines. The house describes Chardonnay as the symbol of finesse and elegance in its style.
- Where do Henriot's Chardonnay vineyards sit?
- The family added plots in the Côte des Blancs in 1880, which firmly established the house in Chardonnay. Henriot also works with partner growers in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.
- What are Henriot's main cuvées?
- The core range is Brut Souverain, Blanc Souverain and Rosé, alongside vintage wines such as Millésime 2015 and Cuve 38, a perpetual reserve.
- Is Henriot related to the Burgundy house Bouchard Père & Fils?
- Yes, the Henriot family has held both the Champagne house and Burgundy producers such as Bouchard Père & Fils, but they are separate wine businesses with different regions and styles.