Bicentennial
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pheasant, aged Comté cheese, pan-seared turbot with butter sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted to celebrate the landmark 200th anniversary of Moët & Chandon, founded in 1743, the Bicentennial Cuvée (most famously represented by the legendary 1943 vintage) represents a monumental chapter in Champagne history. Produced during the height of World War II under incredibly challenging conditions, this historic bottling stands as a testament to the resilience of the region and the enduring legacy of the house. This exceptional Champagne was blended from the finest parcels of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from Moët's extensive Grand and Premier Cru estate vineyards. It underwent extended cellar aging on its lees, developing extraordinary complexity, depth, and a refined, persistent effervescence that has allowed it to age gracefully over many decades.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët & Chandon stands as Champagne's quintessential global ambassador. Anchored along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, the maison commands approximately 1,190 hectares of prime estate vineyards spanning the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by an extensive network of grower partnerships. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability through certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) protocols, eliminating chemical herbicides. Underground, 28 kilometers of historic chalk crayères provide the microclimatic stability required for extended lees maturation. Guided by longtime Chef de Cave Benoît Gouez, the winemaking philosophy prioritizes bright fruit purity, seductive palates, and elegant maturity through temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and malolactic fermentation. The portfolio spans the ubiquitous benchmark Moët Impérial to the terroir-driven Grand Vintage expressions and multi-vintage prestige assemblages like Collection Impériale, epitomizing grand-scale precision and classical Champagne typicity.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
🍷 ABV
12-12.5%