Fut de Chene MV20 Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2048
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted veal chops, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Henri Giraud's Fût de Chêne MV (Multi-Vintage) represents the pinnacle of the house's revolutionary approach to Champagne. Originating from the legendary Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, this cuvée is a masterclass in the symbiosis between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, vinified and aged in oak casks sourced from the nearby historic Argonne Forest. The 'MV' concept, pioneered by Claude Giraud, eschews traditional vintage declarations in favor of a multi-vintage blend where a dominant base year is married with a perpetual reserve system. This technique yields a Champagne of extraordinary depth, vinous texture, and complexity. Historically, the waters and soils of Aÿ were so prized that King Henri IV of France claimed the title of 'Lord of Aÿ.' Giraud honors this heritage by crafting a powerful, mineral-driven, and richly textured masterpiece that showcases the savory, spicy, and honeyed nuances imparted by the tight-grained Argonne oak.
🍾 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, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%