Henri d'Augan is a brand of Crémant de Bordeaux, a sparkling wine from the Bordeaux region of France.
Crémant is made using the same traditional method as Champagne, but it is produced outside the Champagne region.
The special aspect of the Henri d'Augan brand lies in its unique position within the sparkling wine market: it offers Champagne-style quality and production methods at a significantly better value due to its Bordeaux origin.
Unlike most Champagnes which use Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Henri d'Augan uses classic Bordeaux grapes like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sémillon.
This provides a unique regional expression (e.g., ripe berry notes in the Rosé) that distinguishes it from other sparkling wines.
The brand offers both Brut Rosé and Brut Blanc varieties.
This wine is generally a blend that may include white grapes (Sémillon, Muscadelle) and possibly some red grapes. It is crafted in a lighter, crisper style.
