Moët & Chandon - Champagne - Grand Vintage - White - 2016

Wine:

The 77th vintage in the House’s history, the 2016 Champagne Brut Grand Vintage Blanc stands out for its complexity and seamless texture, showcasing the signature toasted notes that define Moët’s style. Balancing ripeness and freshness within a deliciously lively mousse, this Champagne highlights the House’s mastery with a high-quality juice and a broad mid-palate that underscores the vintage’s tension.

Aromatic layers of gingerbread, almond paste, mirabelle plum, and quince intertwine in a smooth framework, leading to a long, crisp, and zesty finish. Rated 92/100 by RVF (Revue du Vin de France).

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged for 6 years in the cellar and aged for at least 6 months after disgorging.

Color:

Yellow, slightly golden with bright green highlights.

Nose:

Aromas of toasted bread, toasted cereals and roasted hazelnuts mingle with notes of gingerbread, marzipan and barley sugar. These are followed by more persistent fruity and floral notes.

Palate:

The wine reveals lovely flavors, with a round and supple texture and a lively, tangy finish reminiscent of pomelo or clementine.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Appetizer, sole fillet or turbot with white butter sauce, cod fillet, Bresse chicken, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A flagship of the Champagne region founded in Épernay in 1743, Moët & Chandon is today the largest producer of Champagne wines, notably through its Brut Impérial, which accounts for the bulk of its production.

Backed by carefully selected vineyard sources and cutting-edge winemaking techniques led by the talented cellar master Benoît Gouez, the House continues to captivate audiences worldwide with creamy, aromatically precise wines, featuring universally appealing toasted and citrus notes.