Fut de Chene MV15 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted turbot with butter sauce, pan-seared veal sweetbreads, aged Comt# cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The F#t de Ch#ne MV (Multi-Vintage) series represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary approach to Champagne making, blending the complexity of a perpetual reserve system with the precision of a single dominant harvest—in this case, the warm and expressive 2015 vintage (MV15). Sourced entirely from the historic Grand Cru terroir of A#, this cuv#e is defined by its relationship with the nearby Argonne Forest. Henri Giraud famously revived the ancient practice of fermenting and aging exclusively in local Argonne oak casks, even tracing individual trees to understand their tight-grained influence on the wine. This meticulous process imparts a majestic, vinous texture, characterized by baked stone fruits, toasted brioche, and a profound mineral salinity. The MV15 showcases the power of A# Pinot Noir married to the elegance of Chardonnay, resulting in a rich, multi-dimensional masterpiece that challenges the boundaries of traditional sparkling wine.
🍾 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%