Fut de Chene MV12 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fût de Chêne MV (Multi-Vintage) series represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary approach to Champagne, blending the exceptional 2012 harvest with a perpetual reserve system. Sourced entirely from the historic Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, this cuvée pays homage to traditional vinification by fermenting and aging in oak casks sourced from the nearby Forest of Argonne. This historic forest once provided the wood for Champagne's barrels centuries ago, a heritage Claude Giraud passionately revived. The chalky soils of Aÿ impart a profound mineral tension, while the meticulous oak integration lends a luxurious, vinous texture, characterized by notes of baked stone fruits, toasted brioche, and delicate spices.
🍾 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%