Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut other_regions_italy slightly atypical sense of levity

slightly atypical sense of levity and delicacy that I find delightful

fine and flinty bouquet of perfectly ripe Riesling fruits

anise and black tea notes that flash throughout

focused and velvety finish

Henri Giraud, Fut de Chene MV13 Grand Cru Brut other_regions_italy slightly atypical sense of levityDisgorged 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