Cuvee 280eme Anniversaire Grand Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted turbot, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted to celebrate nearly three centuries of winemaking excellence since Claude Moët founded the house in 1743, the Cuvée 280ème Anniversaire Grand Vintage represents the pinnacle of Moët & Chandon's savoir-faire. This exceptional Champagne is born from the region's iconic chalk soils, utilizing a meticulous selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier from the finest Grand and Premier Cru parcels. Historically favored by royal courts—most famously by Madame de Pompadour, who declared Champagne the only wine that leaves a woman beautiful after drinking—this commemorative cuvée undergoes extended cellar aging on its lees. This patient maturation coaxes out deep, multi-layered complexity, balancing vibrant citrus and white floral notes with rich brioche, toasted hazelnut, and a refined, creamy mousse.
🍾 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