Champagne Henriot 2006 Cuvee Hemera Brut Reims France

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🥂 Champagne Henriot 2006 Cuvée Hemera Brut – Reims, France

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 94 Points – Wine Spectator
Grand Cru Vintage Champagne • 12 Years Aged on Lees

Overview & Legacy

The 2006 Cuvée Hemera Brut by Champagne Henriot is a masterpiece of precision, heritage, and time-honored craftsmanship. Named after Hemera, the Greek goddess of daylight, this wine is a tribute to light emerging from the darkness—just as the Champagne itself emerges from over 12 years of cellar aging beneath Reims.

Cuvée Hemera is crafted in equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from Henriot’s six original Grand Cru vineyards, a blend of chalk-rich sites that span the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. This cuvée is not made every year—only in the most expressive vintages—and the 2006 vintage stands out as one of tension, contrast, and complexity.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast: “A beautifully mature wine, showing toast and hints of spice along with dense, layered fruit. Its structure is powerful and impressive.”

• 94 Points – Wine Spectator: “Elegant, refined and tightly knit, featuring a fine mousse and focused flavors of lemon curd, chalk, white raspberry and almond cream.”

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with persistent, fine bubbles
• Nose: Aromas of candied citrus, white flowers, chalky minerality, toasted brioche, and hazelnut
• Palate: Full and vibrant, unfolding with baked apple, lemon meringue, white peach, and toasted almond, underscored by a taut mineral spine and creamy texture
• Finish: Long and layered, with bright acidity and graceful, lingering notes of citrus and toast

The balance between the floral elegance of Chardonnay and the power and structure of Pinot Noir is perfectly executed in this bottle.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

• Origin: Grand Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
• Grape Composition: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2006
• Soil Type: Predominantly chalk – contributes minerality and age-worthiness
• Lees Aging: 12 years in underground cellars in Reims
• Dosage: Brut – balanced with freshness and depth
• Disgorgement: Late-release after extended aging
• Alcohol: ~12%

Why It’s Special

• Flagship cuvée of one of Champagne’s most respected houses
• Only made in exceptional vintages — 2006 was marked by contrast and complexity
• Aged 12 years on lees, resulting in extraordinary depth and finesse
• Grand Cru fruit from six historic vineyard sites
• Perfect harmony of Pinot Noir structure and Chardonnay elegance
• Critically acclaimed with multiple 94+ point reviews

Cuvée Hemera is not just a wine—it is a testament to Champagne’s potential to age, evolve, and captivate.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Butter-poached lobster with saffron cream
• Seared scallops with cauliflower purée and truffle oil
• Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
• Aged Comté or Brillat-Savarin cheese
• Wild mushroom risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano

In Summary

The Champagne Henriot 2006 Cuvée Hemera Brut is a vintage Champagne of extraordinary finesse, structure, and age-worthy complexity. Sourced from six Grand Cru vineyards and aged for over a decade, it reflects the pinnacle of the Henriot family’s commitment to excellence. With floral lift, mineral tension, and profound depth, this wine is perfect for celebratory moments, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking a world-class Champagne experience.

A rare and radiant release — savor the light.