Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and red currant integrate with savory notes of pink grapefruit zest and a hint of freshly baked puff pastry. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, featuring a core of bright red berries and a fine, creamy mousse. It displays a balanced acidity and a persistent freshness that leads to a long finish marked by a subtle floral lift and a clean, chalky minerality.
The winemaking team utilizes a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, incorporating a significant proportion of reserve wines to maintain a consistent house style. A portion of Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims is vinified as red wine and blended into the white base to achieve its delicate salmon-pink color and red fruit character. The wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of three years in the house's limestone cellars, a process that refines the texture and adds a layer of complexity before it is finished with a balanced dosage.
The fruit is primarily sourced from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards throughout the Champagne region, with a strong focus on the Montagne de Reims for structure and the Côte des Blancs for elegance. The sites are defined by their deep chalk soils, which provide natural temperature regulation and a distinct mineral tension. This cuvée reflects the historic Henriot style, prioritizing a high percentage of Chardonnay to ensure the wine remains graceful and luminous despite the added richness of the red Pinot Noir fruit.
