Henri Giraud Fut de Chene MV19 Magnum
Henri Giraud Fut de Chene MV19 Magnum is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Cheapest offer £550.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Giraud Fut de Chene 2000 Henri Giraud · Champagne | £550.00 | |||
| Henri Giraud Fut de Chene 1990 Henri Giraud · Champagne | £500.00 | |||
| Giulio Ferrari Riserva Bruno Lunelli 2006 Ferrari · Trentino | £625.00 | |||
| Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Magnum 1995 Ferrari · Trentino | £655.00 |
Henri Giraud Fut de Chêne MV19 is a non-vintage Champagne produced by Champagne Henri Giraud in Aÿ, France. The top cuvée of the maison, Fût de Chêne is a Pinot Noir-dominant blend with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay, using the ‘Petit Pinot’ clone of Pinot Noir which has been grown solely in Aÿ since 1804. Fermented and matured in oak, this iteration using 2019 base wine offers a rich, textural expression of Grand Cru Aÿ fruit. It was matured on lees for four year before disgorgement. "The MV19 is a very sexy wine. Radiant and enveloping in feel, the 2019 shows plenty of ripeness of the vintage, but also a good bit of energy. Lemon confit, marzipan, fresh white flowers, mint, tangerine peel and dried flowers lend nuance throughout. There’s terrific presence here, in the more laid-back style that has become the norm. Dosage is 5 gram per litre." Vinous, 2024