Henri Giraud, Fût De Chêne, Grand Cru, Brut, MV20, Ay, NM, MV (750ml)

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Henri Giraud, Fût de Chêne, Grand Cru, Brut, MV20, Ay, NM, MV (750ml)

CI$142.00

Based on the 2020 vintage and enriched with 33% from the perpetual reserve established in 1990 80% Pinot Noir 20% Chardonnay Disgorged: May 2024 Dosage: 5 g/l

Country: France
Wine Type: Sparkling
Grape Varietals: Champagne

Additional Info

Rating:

94 Points Wine Advocate

Highlight:

Disgorged in May 2024 with a dosage of five grams per liter, Henri Giraud’s NV Aÿ Grand Cru MV20 is composed entirely from Aÿ fruit and blends 80% Pinot Noir with 20% Chardonnay. Based on the 2020 vintage and enriched with 33% from the perpetual reserve established in 1990, it is vinified in a mix of 50% new oak and 50% once-used barrels. It rises from the glass with a compelling bouquet of pear, mirabelle plum, orange zest and apricot, mingling with toasted bread and nutmeg. Full-bodied and textural, with a robust and muscular profile, it reveals intricate layers and captivating charm, uplifted by bright acidity and culminating in a long, precise finish. Observant tasters will note that this cuvée no longer bears the Fût de Chêne designation; it is now simply labeled MV followed by the last two digits of the base vintage, which typically constitutes around two-thirds of the blend. - Kristaps Karklins

Description

Henri Giraud Aÿ Grand Cru MV20 is a multi‑vintage Brut Champagne based on the 2020 harvest, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards around Aÿ and raised largely in small oak barrels and reserve solera. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay combine in a rich, vinous style with aromas of ripe peach, apricot and citrus layered over brioche, sweet spice and a distinctive chalky, saline edge. The palate is textured and powerful yet finely detailed, with creamy mousse, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral‑driven finish. A concentrated, gastronomic Champagne that clearly reflects both terroir and the house’s barrel‑focused élevage.