In the heart of Champagne, where tradition is not a burden but a breath, the Fût de Chêne MV20 by Henri Giraud is born. This is not merely a Champagne , it is the echo of centuries of savoir-faire, a handcrafted gesture that defies time, etched in wood and memory.

The Maison Henri Giraud, with roots reaching back to 1625, is among the last to remain in the hands of its founding family. It was thanks to the vision of Claude Giraud, a direct descendant and a restless spirit, that in 1990 the first “Fût de Chêne” cuvée came to life: a deliberate return to oak from the Argonne forest, the very same wood once used to build the ships of the Sun King. It was not an act of nostalgia, but a poetic stand against the standardisation of taste.

MV20 is the latest evolution of this revolutionary cuvée: a MultiVintage blend intertwining the 2020 vintage with a perpetual reserve, like a wine that holds the memory of its past lives.

The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, in equal parts, come exclusively from the Grand Cru of Aÿ, where the chalk-rich limestone soils bestow tension, minerality, and an indelible signature on the palate. Fermentation and ageing take place entirely in barrels made of Argonne oak, fostering a living connection between the wine and the wood—between the present and its roots.

Fût de Chêne MV20 reveals a deep and vibrant profile: aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices, hazelnuts, brioche and delicate smoky notes. The palate is rich yet vertical, supported by a citrus freshness that carries through to an exceptionally long finish. Each sip is an invitation to contemplation.

Perfect for those who seek the balance between power and finesse, MV20 is a bottle that accompanies life’s most meaningful moments—and knows how to make them eternal.