Fut de Chene MV Rose Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, wild salmon, seared pigeon
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, the Henri Giraud Fût de Chêne MV Rosé Brut represents the pinnacle of the house's revolutionary approach to Champagne. The 'MV' (Multi-Vintage) designation reflects Claude Giraud's belief that blending different years creates a more complete expression of terroir than a single vintage can offer. This cuvée is defined by its vinification in small oak casks sourced exclusively from the historic Argonne Forest, a traditional practice resurrected by Giraud to impart unparalleled texture, depth, and a subtle spice. The rosé character is achieved through the integration of Giraud's celebrated still red Pinot Noir from Aÿ. This results in a vinous, majestic Champagne that marries the chalky tension of Grand Cru soils with the rich, oxidative complexity of historic forest oak.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its viticultural heritage in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ back to 1625 through the Hémart family, Champagne Henri Giraud is one of the most distinctive and artisanal Champagne houses. Today steered by Claude Giraud, the twelfth generation of the founding family, the estate is celebrated for reviving the historic tradition of vinifying and maturing Champagne exclusively in local oak barrels sourced from the nearby Forest of Argonne. Embracing organic practices and minimal intervention, Giraud champions powerful, Pinot Noir-dominant cuvées marked by intense vinous complexity, fine salinity, and exceptional aging potential. Iconic expressions such as the prestige cuvée Argonne, the Fût de Chêne MV series, and Hommage à François Hémart epitomize the house's dedication to terroir-driven richness and visionary craftsmanship.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%