MV15 Brut
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted duck, seared scallops, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 'MV' (Multi-Vintage) series from Champagne Henri Giraud represents the pinnacle of the house's revolutionary approach to Champagne making, with the MV15 anchoring its heart in the exceptional 2015 harvest. Sourced from the legendary Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ, where steep chalk slopes have yielded historic wines favored by French monarchs for centuries, this cuvée is defined by its vinification in oak casks sourced from the nearby Argonne Forest. This historic connection to local oak, revived by Claude Giraud, imparts a majestic texture, creaminess, and subtle spice to the wine. By blending the precision of the base year with a perpetual reserve system, Henri Giraud crafts a Champagne of immense vinous depth, complexity, and energy, celebrating the ancestral soul of Aÿ.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Based in the historic Grand Cru village of Aÿ, Champagne Henri Giraud traces its winemaking heritage back to 1625 with the Hémart family. Today, under the guidance of Claude Giraud, the house is world-renowned for its pioneering return to traditional oak vinification, utilizing barrels crafted exclusively from the nearby Argonne Forest to impart unmatched complexity and texture. This meticulous craftsmanship defines their bold, vinous style, exemplified by iconic cuvées such as Argonne and the Fût de Chêne MV. The estate is located at 71 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France, and their official website is https://www.champagne-giraud.com.