Fut de Chene MV19 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pheasant, creamy mushroom risotto, seared veal chops
✨ Technical Specifications
The Fût de Chêne MV19 represents the pinnacle of Henri Giraud's revolutionary approach to multi-vintage Champagne, blending the exceptional 2019 harvest with a perpetual reserve dating back to 1990. Sourced from the historic Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, this cuvée is vinified and aged in small oak barrels crafted from the nearby Argonne Forest, a traditional practice resurrected by Claude Giraud to restore the historical soul of Champagne. Historically, the wines of Aÿ were so prized that King Henri IV of France famously claimed the title of 'Lord of Aÿ and of Gonesse' to secure his favorite barrels. This wine's vinous, muscular character is shaped by the deep chalk soils of Aÿ, offering a profound depth of flavor, creamy texture, and a saline, mineral-driven finish that pays homage to centuries of local winemaking heritage.
🍾 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%