Vinous - Score: 95+ (2015 November)

An addition to the range, the MV Cuve 38 is a real knock-out. The Cuve 38 is a perpetual reserve of the house's best Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Avize and Oger. Lifted and precise, with the cut of a jewel, the Cuve 38 impresses with its energy and tension. Lemon oil and a host of citrus-inflected notes appear first, followed by white pepper, mint and floral notes. This is one of the most understated, subtle and finessed Champagnes I have ever tasted from Henriot. Given the reserve perpetuelle, I am actually surprised by how reticent and fresh the Cuve 38 is. Tasted again two days after I first opened the magnum, the Cuve 38 remains bright, focused and wonderfully energetic. Dosage is under 5 grams/liter. Disgorged: September 2014.