# Cuvée Hemera 2008 (2008)

- **Producer:** Champagne Henriot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, pear, apple, lemon, peach, pastry, butter, biscuit, brioche, honey, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

The Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2008 is a vintage Champagne from Champagne Henriot, a house with a heritage dating back to 1808 and remaining family-owned for over two centuries. This cuvée is named after Hemera, the Greek goddess of daylight, symbolizing clarity. The 2008 vintage marks the house's 200th anniversary harvest. The wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from six historic Grand Cru villages: three in the Côte des Blancs and three in the Montagne de Reims. The 2008 growing season was characterized by variable weather followed by favorable conditions at harvest, contributing to the vintage's reputation. The wine undergoes extensive aging on its lees.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the Greek goddess of daylight, Hemera.
- Represents the 200th anniversary harvest for Champagne Henriot.
- A harmonious blend of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Aged for nearly 14 years on its lees.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its minerality complements the briny notes of shellfish. The elegance of the Champagne also harmonizes with refined dishes.

## Wine making process

The production of Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2008 involves fermenting grapes from each vineyard, cru, and parcel separately. This method ensures that the unique characteristics of each source are preserved. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period on its lees, lasting for a minimum of 12 years, and potentially up to 14 years. This process is crucial for developing the wine's complexity and texture. The final cuvée is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from six specific Grand Cru villages. Disgorgement occurred in November 2022 or February 2023.