Champagne Henri Giraud, Arg̈onne Aÿ Grand Cru Brut 2011 vs Dom Pérignon, Vintage, (Magnum) 2013
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Dom Pérignon, Vintage, (Magnum) 2013 currently starts £116.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £563.50 | £447.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Champagne Henri Giraud | Dom Pérignon |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Region | Champagne | — |
| Sweetness | Dry | — |
| Size | 750ml | 1500ml |
| Where to buy |
Champagne Henri Giraud, Arg̈onne Aÿ Grand Cru Brut 2011
Henri Giraud's Arg̈onne cuvée comes from the house's most prized vineyard site in Aÿ Grand Cru, aged entirely in their signature Argonne oak barrels. This is Champagne with serious intention: fifteen years on the lees have built layers of honeyed complexity while keeping that essential Aÿ mineral spine intact. The 2011 is sitting in that sweet spot where youthful energy meets mature sophistication. The oak integration is seamless now, adding warmth rather than weight, and the mousse has that creamy persistence that only comes with proper age. Please note that this wine is offered without its original wooden box.
Dom Pérignon, Vintage, (Magnum) 2013
The Dom Pérignon 2013 has that classic Dom Pérignon balance of richness and precision. Fresh citrus, green apple and pear lead on the nose, with touches of stone fruit, almond and a faint smoky edge. The palate is taut and energetic, driven by bright acidity, but there’s depth too, with layers of fruit and a long, mineral finish. 2013 certainly kept growers on their toes. A cool, damp spring slowed things down, but then the weather turned and 2013 became the sunniest summer on record in Champagne. The heat gave great ripeness, though it also meant yields were lower than expected – the harvest ended up the same size as 2012 and came in about two weeks later than usual. It’s a vintage that combines generosity with freshness – approachable now but clearly built to age.
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