2008 Henriot Cuvee Hemera Champagne

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An incredible top cuvee from the Henriot Champagne House. The Hemera represents Henriot's top selection of wines 100% sourced from their six finest sites — the six original Grand Cru parcels that founded the house in the 19th century — which is then aged for over 12 years before release. The name Hemera is a tribute to the Greek goddess of daylight. Among the finest prestige Champagnes ever made, the Hemera is a must-collect to drink now or cellar.

$370.00 in mixed 6+ or $415.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay

Its Origins

"Henriot is a Champagne house for insiders – it does fly under the radar but produces exquisite Champagnes. For over 210 years the Henriot family has symbolised an innovative approach and has remained independent. This chardonnay dominant Champagne house incorporates an exceptionally high proportion of Premiers and Grands Crus in its cuvées, which come from the best Chardonnay parcels. Producing only 1.3 million bottles a year, this family owned house features a long-aging style and a focus on Chardonnay. Says 8th generation managing director, Thomas Henriot: "I do not like wines that go in strange directions. I like to know where we are and where we are going. Full malolactic fermentation provides soft structures, with dosages between 6 and 11 g/L." Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide

What The Critics Say

95/100 Decanter, Simon Field MW

"Complexity is the watchword of 2008, reflected by the fact that Alice Tétienne is unable to pick a single ‘leading’ cru to define its characteristics; in fact the wine boasts both the purity and luminosity of the Chardonnay village of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, and at the same time the generosity and latent power of the Pinot Noir which comes from the grand cru of Verzenay. Only disgorged four months previously, the wine is reticent, but only up to a point. One can already discern the seductive marriage of power and elegance which looks set to inform its future. Rapier acidity already sits comfortably with well-upholstered fruit and the combination lends intimations of a long and happy evolution. Disgorged: November 2022. Dosage: 5g/L." Drink 2023 - 2035

95/100 James Suckling

"The 2008 Hemera has dried flowers, dusty chalk, hazelnuts, hints of licorice, white pepper, dried apples and dried pineapples on the nose, with underlying Meyer lemon character. Sleek and elegant, with very fine bubbles and a zesty and vibrant finish. 50% each chardonnay and pinot noir from the six founding crus. 5g/L dosage. Disgorged November 2022. Drink or hold."

95/100 Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss

"Beautifully mature, this Champagne is from grand cru vineyards, giving richness and layers of white fruits. It is textured with spice and softened white fruits celebrating that the wine is just right now. So drink now."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Champagne
Region	Champagne
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	12.00%
Maturity	2023 - 2050

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