Dom Pérignon, Vintage, (Magnum) 2013 vs Henri Giraud, MV20 Aÿ Grand Cru, MV (Magnum)
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Henri Giraud, MV20 Aÿ Grand Cru, MV (Magnum) currently starts £22.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £447.00 | £424.50 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Dom Pérignon | Champagne Henri Giraud |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Size | 1500ml | 1500ml |
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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.
Henri Giraud, MV20 Aÿ Grand Cru, MV (Magnum)
As usual MV is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, all from grand cru vineyards – fermented in oak from the nearby Argonne forest, which is a signature of the maison. The base wine from the 2020 vintage is blended with one third reserve wine from Giraud’s réserve perpétuelle, a solera which began in 1990. Jancis Robinson compared a previous vintage to “ A sort of Montrachet of Champagne! ” whilst Galloni said they are “ Some of the most unique, individualistic wines in Champagne… At their best, the Giraud Champagnes offer incredible intensity, class and balance. ” Meanwhile Robert Parker famously claimed, “ This is the way I think Krug SHOULD taste ”.
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