Fut de Chene MV17 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2042
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fût de Chêne MV17 represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary approach to Champagne, blending the rich heritage of the Grand Cru village of Aÿ with a deep understanding of forest terroir. Rejecting the traditional 'non-vintage' label in favor of 'Multi-Vintage' (MV), this cuvée uses the 2017 harvest as its heart, enriched by a perpetual reserve. The soul of this wine lies in its connection to the Argonne Forest; the house famously revived the historical practice of fermenting and aging entirely in local Argonne oak barrels, matching specific forest parcels to individual wine parcels. This meticulous wood selection imparts a majestic, vinous texture and complex spice notes, echoing the historic preference of French monarchs who championed the wines of Aÿ 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%