Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut Size:6x750ml Minerally chalk and saline accents

Minerally chalk and saline accents drive the finish

This is even prettier aromatically speaking with elegant and relatively high-toned aromas that speak of essence of red pinot fruit along with floral

Note however that this beauty of a Griotte is markedly firm and will not be an especially inviting early drinker

more up-front wine

this already feels opulent and luxurious

Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut Size:6x750ml Minerally chalk and saline accentsDisgorged in November 2017, the finest Champagne that I have ever tasted from Giraud is the NV Brut Grand Cru A Ft de Chne MV13, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay that's based on the 2013 vintage, supplemented by fully 40% older wine from a perpetual reserve. Wafting from the glass with a rich bouquet of buttered yellow orchard fruits, brioche, dried white flowers, peach, orange rind and smoke, complemented by some delicate oxidative top