fût de chêne MV12 Brut

The Fût de Chêne MV12 shows what the house of Henri Giraud stands for. It is a multi vintage: fresh grapes meet reserve wines from a solera. It spends twelve months in small oak barrels from the Argonne forest, then lies six years on its lees in the bottle. The aim was the balance and elegance of a champagne from the Aÿ Grand Cru.

In the glass, the first thing you notice is the pronounced salinity that marks Giraud's great wines, and behind it a layered complexity opens up. It is harmonious and has real character. The food can happily be ambitious: pan-fried fish, seafood, poultry or mature cheese all work well. Serve it at 10 to 12°C in a large white wine glass. The bottle comes in a wooden box and makes a fine gift. As a jeroboam, it becomes the centrepiece of a larger table.