Fut de Chene MV13 Brut
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from release, showing beautifully now but possessing the structure to cellar gracefully until 2035 and beyond.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pheasant, pan-seared turbot in a rich butter sauce, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Fût de Chêne MV (Multi-Vintage) series by Henri Giraud represents the pinnacle of the house's revolutionary approach to Champagne making, blending the precision of a single base year with the depth of a perpetual reserve. The MV13 is anchored in the exceptional 2013 harvest from the historic Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ. True to the house's signature philosophy, this cuvée is vinified and aged in oak casks sourced exclusively from the nearby Argonne Forest, a practice revived by Claude Giraud to restore the historical relationship between local wood and local wine. This wood-infusion imparts a legendary vinous texture, structure, and complex oxidative notes of toasted brioche, baked stone fruits, and honeyed spices. The historic village of Aÿ, celebrated since the reign of King Henri IV (who famously styled himself the 'Sire d'Aÿ'), provides the chalky soils that give this Pinot Noir-dominant blend its intense mineral drive and powerful, aristocratic weight.
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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.