Henriot 2008

100% premier and grand cru wines, 50% chardonnay, 50% pinot noir, disgorged February 2018, minimum aged for 6 years on the lees, dosage at least 6 g/L There is ample petrol character to the cool, pure and beautifully fresh nose that combines notes of citrus and yeast with those of green apple and a whiff of pain grillé. I really like the sense of tension and energy to the intense, delineated and solidly complex flavors that are supported by a firm and reasonably fine effervescence before culminating in a very dry, highly complex and superbly persistent finish. The outstanding 2008 vintage in Champagne can count another winner as this is a wine to buy and age in quantity. Note that while this could certainly be enjoyed now, I would continue to hold it for another 2 to 5 years.

Score: 93

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2020+ 15 October 2018