Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Henri Giraud
19 February 2026
Surprised me how much I liked it
Not usually a champagne person, I tend to stick to still reds. But this changed my mind a bit — it's got proper depth and the fruit really comes through. You can tell they've put thought into making it rather than just slapping a label on fizzy wine. Had it with some charcuterie and it was spot on.
1 January 2026
Nice but maybe not £80 nice
Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was lovely, really clean and well balanced. But honestly at that price point I think I'd want a bit more going on. The finish is pleasant but it fades quicker than I expected. I'd happily drink it again, just wouldn't buy it myself.
25 December 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my 40th and wow, what a bottle. Really expressive from the moment you pop it — you can tell it's serious champagne without being stuffy. The acidity keeps it fresh and interesting, and I kept going back for another sip. Worth every penny for a special occasion.
10 December 2025
Proper champagne, not just bubbles
Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. It's got layers to it — not just fizzy wine like a lot of champagnes can be. There's real fruit and structure going on. At nearly £80 it's not an everyday thing but it's genuinely good stuff.
7 December 2025
Brought this to a dinner party
Wanted something a cut above Moët for a mate's dinner and this hit the spot. People noticed straight away it was different — more interesting on the nose and really satisfying to drink. The acidity is bang on, keeps everything lively without being sharp. Would definitely buy again.
3 December 2025
This is what champagne should taste like
I'm not a wine expert by any stretch but even I could tell this was something special. It's got this lovely fruit thing going on balanced with a crispness that makes you want to keep drinking. Brought it to New Year's and everyone was asking what it was.
24 November 2025
Good champagne, stiff competition at this price
It's well made and I appreciate the Pinot Noir focus — gives it a bit more weight than a blanc de blancs. Clean finish, decent complexity. My issue is purely that there are some really strong champagnes around the £60-70 mark that get you most of the way there. Still a solid 7 from me.
6 October 2025
Stood out on the restaurant menu
Ordered this at a restaurant because I'd never heard of Henri Giraud and was curious. So glad I did. It's a Pinot Noir champagne and you can really taste the difference — more body and complexity than your typical fizz. Had it with roast chicken and it was a perfect match.