Fut de Chene MV18 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared scallops
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fût de Chêne MV18 represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary multi-vintage concept, centering on the 2018 harvest blended with the house's legendary perpetual reserve dating back to 1990. Sourced entirely from the historic Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, this cuvée undergoes primary fermentation and aging in oak casks crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest—a traditional practice revived by Claude Giraud to establish a profound sense of local terroir. The resulting wine is a masterclass in vinous Champagne, boasting a rich, creamy texture, deep mineral complexity, and a delicate oxidative patina that pays homage to the centuries-old winemaking heritage of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Rooted in the historic Grand Cru village of Aÿ since 1625, Champagne Henri Giraud represents a benchmark in vinous, artisanal Champagne production. Stewarded by 12th-generation proprietor Claude Giraud alongside cellar master and son-in-law Sébastien Le Golvet, the house is renowned for championing Pinot Noir cultivated on deep, south-facing belemnite chalk slopes. Henri Giraud is celebrated for reviving the historical practice of fermenting and maturing base wines exclusively in new and seasoned casks coopered from local Argonne Forest oak, as well as sandstone and terracotta amphorae, entirely eliminating stainless steel. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable standards, eschewing pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides under a certified zero-residue protocol. The estate produces richly textured, vinous champagnes defined by intense chalky minerality, structural depth, and micro-oxygenated nuance. Flagship cuvées include the prestigious vintage oak-aged Argonne, the perpetual reserve multi-vintage Fût de Chêne MV series, and the PR Perpetual Reserve bottlings.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20%
🍷 ABV
12%