2003 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 92 points

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  4/27/2024 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot Likes this wine: 93 Points

  52% Chardonnay, 48% PN
  
  Terrible vintage. Like, don't people make fun of Moet and Roederer for releasing 2003 DP and Cristal? Somehow, Henriot managed to make a vintage Champagne that is not only delicious; but continues to drink well here in 2024.
  
  Toasted almonds, malt, vanilla, baked golden apple, baked pear, butter, pie crust, dried apricots and orange on the nose. Speaking of the nose, it's firing on all cylinders right now, with a high intensity of aromas. The palate adds anise, over ripe yellow peach and brioche. Some bread flavors on the mid-palate; though never gets too bitter or too autolytic. Everything is in balance here. Finishes with limestone and crisp apples, with a 45 second length. Rounded, balanced and delicious.
  
  Medium + body with medium - acid. At peak, drink now. It's not going to last that much longer. Great pairing with sauteed white seabass prepared in a Vietnamese fashion, as well as pickled vegetables.

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  10/9/2023 - ThijsV Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Le Tour de Champagne tasting (Amsterdam, NL): One of the highlights of the tasting, this 2003 Henriot. 7 years sur lie. Richness, firestone, great complexity. 93-94

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  10/9/2023 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 94 Points

  Le Tour de Champagne Tasting (Olofskapel, Amsterdam, NL): Trade tasting, brief note. Original disgorgement. Spicy, smoky, nutty depth, chocolate and coffee, effortless freshness on the finish, amazing energy and length for the vintage, keeps going on. Chapeau bas for quality and longevity!

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  1/5/2023 - EvoPeteMTL Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Vivid and surprisingly still in its youth upon opening. Took a bit of time to open up. Very briochy, some honey. An enjoyable champagne.

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  11/17/2021 - WaiCellar Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Pleasantly surprised by this. Took an hour to fully open up. Sweet notes of honey and citrus. Balanced and elegant

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