Henri Giraud’s Perpetual Reserve series showcases one of Champagne’s most distinctive élevage philosophies — a dynamic “solera-style” reserve perpetually refreshed each year. PR90-21 (the 2021 release built on 90% perpetual reserve) is intensely expressive, layered, and deeply textural.

Expect a luxurious nose of ripe stone fruits, Mirabelle plum, citrus oil, toasted hazelnut, and gentle spice. The palate is rich yet pinpoint-detailed, showing Giraud’s hallmark combination of power, purity, and saline minerality. Oak integration from Argonne forest barrels brings silky structure, brioche, almond cream and length.

The finish is long, savoury and mouthfilling, with a subtle oxidative complexity that lovers of Giraud seek out.