Henriot Brut Millesime 2015

Henriot Brut Millesime 2015 is a chance to experience the Reims house through the character of a single harvest. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced across Premier and Grand Cru villages, this Brut belongs to the vintage side of Henriot's range, where a particular year matters as much as the broader house identity. It is a more specific proposition than buying a non-vintage Champagne simply for its familiar name. Henriot was founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot and has developed a reputation for thoughtful blending. Much of its wider range explores the contribution of reserve wines and continuity between years, but a millésime invites a different question: what can the house express from the 2015 harvest? That makes the year on this bottle essential. A different vintage should not be assumed to offer precisely the same drinking experience. The available tasting description suggests a fresh, floral direction, with candied lemon and grapefruit alongside apricot and a mineral impression. These are useful signposts rather than an exhaustive prescription for what every glass must reveal. The citrus and fruit references give a sense of the wine's appeal, while the combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offers two complementary grape identities within one vintage Champagne. There is no need to invent an exact blend percentage to appreciate that balance. This is a considered choice for a celebratory dinner or an evening when the Champagne is intended to receive some attention. Pour it into a proper wine glass rather than a narrow flute, and give it a little time after opening. The wine can then be enjoyed as an individual release, not judged solely against generic expectations of Brut Champagne. For someone new to Henriot, Brut Souverain is an approachable introduction to the house's broader blending philosophy. Brut Millesime 2015 is the more focused purchase when the attraction is a declared year, its blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the interplay of floral, fruit and mineral suggestions. It is a bottle to buy for the particular pleasure of exploring 2015 through Henriot's lens.