Fut de Chene MV10 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pheasant, seared scallops with butter sauce, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Fût de Chêne' MV (Multi-Vintage) series represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary winemaking philosophy, blending the exceptional 2010 harvest with a perpetual reserve dating back to 1990. Sourced entirely from the historic Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, this cuvée undergoes primary fermentation and aging in small oak casks sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest. This historic forest's tight-grained oak imparts a legendary vinous texture, structure, and subtle spice to the wine. Historically, Aÿ was the preferred wine of French kings, and Henri Giraud honors this royal heritage by crafting a Champagne of immense power, complexity, and creamy weight, eschewing modern stainless steel in favor of the traditional, oxygen-kissed wood vinification that defined the region centuries ago.
🍾 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 70%, Chardonnay 30%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%