Top Honours for Henriot
Thursday 24 October saw leading Champagne House win the Blanc de Blanc Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling wine World Championships.
This remarkable achievement comes on the back of some excellent results earlier in the year including three gold medals in the IWSC competition which were awarded to Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV, Henriot Millesime 2014 and Henriot’s prestigious Cuvee Hemera 2013.
All three wines received outstanding scores with Henriot Blanc de Blancs receiving 95/100 points and Henriot Millesime 2014 and Cuvee Hemera 2013 both receiving 96/100 points.
Henriot also reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s preeminent Champagne houses by winning no less than 4 gold medals at the Champagne & World Championships, which went to its Blanc de Blanc NV, Innattendu 2016, Brut Souverain NV and Rosé NV.
In addition to these notable achievements Henriot’s Hemera 2008 was also acknowledged as a Drinks Business “Master”.
Historically, owned and managed by eight generations of the Henriot family since 1808, Henriot remains a prestigious Maison. Today it is recognised as a Chardonnay specialist, ageing its champagnes to achieve consistency and excellence.
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