Fut de Chene MV09 Brut
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Typically at its peak 10 to 20 years from its release, though its exceptional concentration allows it to age gracefully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pheasant, creamy mushroom risotto, roasted veal chop
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The Henri Giraud Fût de Chêne MV09 Brut represents a masterful expression of the Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, combining the richness of the 2009 harvest with the house's signature perpetual reserve system. This multi-vintage cuvée is famously vinified and aged in oak casks crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest, a traditional practice revived by Claude Giraud to restore the historical relationship between Champagne and its local wood. The result is a highly vinous, powerful Champagne with a deep golden hue, showing complex layers of candied citrus, warm spices, toasted nuts, and a profound mineral backbone. It stands as a tribute to the historic winemaking heritage of Aÿ, where royalty once sought out these prized still and sparkling wines.
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Based in the historic Grand Cru village of Aÿ, Champagne Henri Giraud traces its winemaking heritage back to 1625 with the Hémart family. Today, under the guidance of Claude Giraud, the house is world-renowned for its pioneering return to traditional oak vinification, utilizing barrels crafted exclusively from the nearby Argonne Forest to impart unmatched complexity and texture. This meticulous craftsmanship defines their bold, vinous style, exemplified by iconic cuvées such as Argonne and the Fût de Chêne MV. The estate is located at 71 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France, and their official website is https://www.champagne-giraud.com.