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Wine Description
The Story
A definite jewel in the Henriot portfolio, its name is a tribute to the Greek Goddess of day and light, HEMERA. The fruit of a unique vintage, together with a blend of six iconic Grands Crus Champagnes, this Champagne epitomises Henriot’s luminous style.
Origin: 100% Grands Crus
Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot noir
Ageing: Minimum aged for 12 years on the lees
Dosage: 5g/l
THE ART OF BLENDING
The quest for absolute harmony ...
Wine Information
Hemera has been named after the Greek goddess of light. Part of the reason for the change was that Enchanteleurs proved difficult to pronounce for many non-French consumers, something that was never positive for sales. The firm has gone from a name I could neither spell nor pronounce to something that sounds more like a villain in a Marvel superhero movie than a wine.
In the end what is important is what is in the bottle. The first Hemera i...
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of t...
