{"product_id":"henri-giraud-grand-cru-ay-2018-tax-shipping-included","title":"Henri Giraud Grand Cru Ay 2018 (Tax, Shipping Included)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand cru Aÿ grower Champagne in bundled-delivery pricing — for buyers who want quality over name recognition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich pear, brioche, candied orange, and toasted nut. Layered, vinous, oak-aged — Henri Giraud's signature differs from steel-aged Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Aÿ in Champagne, France. Aÿ is one of the most highly regarded Grand Cru villages — chalk and Pinot Noir specialty. Henri Giraud is a small family grower-producer; the Grand Cru cuvée uses oak aging, distinctive in modern Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium-full body · Acidity: Bright, balanced · Texture: Fine bead, vinous mid-palate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGift for wine-knowledgeable recipient, collector exploring grower Champagne, dinner-party prestige bottle, delivery-bundled convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSommelier-curious gift recipients, collectors building a grower Champagne shelf, hosts pairing serious dinner courses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like Egly-Ouriet, Bollinger, or Krug at the oak-aged register, this is the same vinous Champagne style — Aÿ Grand Cru with serious depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast chicken with butter, smoked salmon, oysters, sashimi, aged Comté, mushroom risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2026–2032. Drinkable now, rewards 3–5 more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTax-and-shipping-included pricing variant — same physical wine as the parent listing in batch-01. Henri Giraud's oak-aged style is rare in modern Champagne; provenance and disgorgement date matter for serious buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinous, prestige, sommelier-curious, dinner-table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes Henri Giraud different from other Champagne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Henri Giraud is a small family grower-producer using oak aging — distinctive in modern Champagne, where stainless steel is the norm. The Grand Cru Aÿ cuvée has more vinous depth and toasted register than typical Grand Cru bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Aÿ a famous Grand Cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — Aÿ is one of Champagne's most highly regarded Grand Cru villages, historically known for premium Pinot Noir. Bollinger and many top houses source Pinot Noir from Aÿ for their prestige cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I serve this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Slightly warmer than basic Champagne — around 50–52°F — to let the oak-aged complexity show. Use a large white wine glass rather than a flute. Pair early in the meal with rich savory courses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINS WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53384135835953,"sku":"45800-38","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0563\/9985\/files\/Hen1.png?v=1772641470","url":"https:\/\/vinswine.co\/products\/henri-giraud-grand-cru-ay-2018-tax-shipping-included","provider":"VINS WINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}