Grand Crù “MV17 Fut de Chene”

The Champagne Henri Giraud Aÿ Grand Cru MV17 is a cuvée of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay coming exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ. The base of the Champagne is the 2017 vintage, which makes up 70% of the Cuvée. The remaining 30% of the cuvée is made up of wines from the reserve perpétuelle from the 2000 to 2016 vintage. The wine ferments in wooden barriques from the Argonne forest, where on such poor soils the oaks grow very slowly, generating woods with tighter and more dense, ideal for perfect micro-oxygenation during the slow maturation of Champagne wines. MV17 was designed in every detail by Sébastien Legolvet, son-in-law of Claude Giraud, who today leads the Maison. Dosage: 6g/l.

It is a complex Champagne with intriguing floral scents mixed with spices, almonds, mineral hints and a light smoky nuance that slowly gives way to delicate balsamic notes. On the palate it is important, rich and characterized by the chalk-mineral note of the Aÿ terroir. The barrique is only hinted at, without being intrusive. Great aging potential.

Tasty fish, smoked fish, shellfish, creamy cheeses.