Henri Giraud

Style

Henri Giraud makes a distinctive, oak-influenced style centred on Aÿ Grand Cru fruit, especially Pinot Noir. The house is closely associated with barrels made from Argonne oak, used to build texture, spice and a strong vinous frame.

Cuvées

• Esprit Nature — entry point to the house style.
• Hommage au Pinot Noir — Pinot Noir-led cuvée.
• MV — multi-vintage blend built around reserve depth.
• MV Rosé — rosé counterpart.
• Argonne — prestige cuvée aged in Argonne oak barrels.

History

The Giraud-Hémart family traces its presence in Aÿ back several centuries. The modern Champagne Henri Giraud identity was shaped in the late 20th century as the family moved toward more ambitious estate bottlings and a distinctive oak-led vinification program.

Positioning

Henri Giraud sits between grower-producer and prestige house: small in scale, but highly visible among collectors and restaurants for its Aÿ focus and strong winemaking signature.