NV Henri Giraud Fut de Chene MV15 Ay Grand Cru Brut Champagne

"Disgorged in March 2020, Giraud's newly released NV Brut Grand Cru Aÿ Fût de Chêne MV15 is terrific, bursting from the glass with aromas of pear, orange oil and peach mingled with nuances of warm pastry, toasted almonds, beeswax and clear honey that's already very nicely integrated. Full-bodied, textural and concentrated, this is a deep and muscular Champagne, with striking structure and vinosity, underpinned by lively acids and complemented by a pinpoint mousse." - William Kelly Review Date: March 2021

"A complex wood-influenced Champagne based around the 2009 vintage, this has a swathe of lemon rind, toasted almonds, chalk, flint and freshly picked mushroom notes to boot. The palate's complex in texture and flavor, delivering a spicy red-fruit thread and a core of bright lemon sorbet. This is really refined, smooth and balanced. A superb Champagne now and it will mature nicely through to 2020+." - James Suckling Review Date: October 2016