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    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

A perfect illustration of Maison Henriot’s mastery of the assemblage, this cuvee is composed in equal parts of pinot noir and chardonnay, conferring elegance on its complex structure. Produced with respect for family tradition, this cuvee - which comes exclusively from Champagne’s Grands Crus - is made only in exceptional years.

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Vintage 1989

Champagne: A warm vintage, where simply charming wines were produced. However, there was not enough heat throughout the year. Spring frosts killed some of the shoots, reducing the harvest by 20%. The inflorescences were discontinued due to the exceptionally cold weather. This was followed by the maturation of the grapes in two phases. The first harvest was already made at the beginning of September and the second at the beginning of October. Overall, the result was a great harvest of good wines. The vintage has been compared to what others believe to be the legendary hot vintages of the century – 1947, 1959 and 1976. The wines are marked by rich essence, heavy taste, tropical fruitiness and softer acids. The vintage matures noticeably faster than 1988 and 1990, reaching its peak in the following 3 to 5 years.

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Tasted newly disgorged before the wine had gone onto the market. That's why it was not so strange to detect a slightly restrained, unevolved characteristic about this—in all other ways—classic, house-typical Champagne. Vanilla, peach, lemon, rolls, bread, and mineral clothed in a fat, balanced exterior. Beautiful and developable. Highly reminiscent of Henriot's delightful '76s.

  • 94p
Henriot Cuvée Enchanteleurs 1989 Magnum deg. 2011 Open nose that really delivers from start with lots of roasted and toasty notes with tropical fruits in the background as well as lemon oil, yellow apples and mineral notes. It more or less stays the same for a couple of hours and lacks a bit of depth. Full bodied, rich and quite heavy palate that is bursting with roasted and toasty notes. Smooth but a bit hollow mid-palate that lacks a bit of fruit and grip and falls a bit short on the finish which offers an agreeable amount of minerality. Developed and, albeit a bit odd vintage Champagne today. Drink now 91
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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