Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut Size:6x750ml 19% Cabernet Franc

19% Cabernet Franc

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Minerally chalk and saline accents drive the finish

this already feels opulent and luxurious

drink soon

Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut Size:6x750ml 19% Cabernet FrancDisgorged 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