Cuvee 280eme Anniversaire Grand Vintage
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Typically at its peak between 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though its exceptional structure allows it to cellar gracefully for decades.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted turbot, or aged Comté cheese.
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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.
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Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët in Épernay, Moët & Chandon is one of the world's most iconic and historic Champagne houses, currently operating under the LVMH luxury group. Renowned for pioneering the global prestige of Champagne, the house manages extensive estate vineyards across the region's premier crus and grand crus. Their winemaking philosophy balances traditional blending expertise with state-of-the-art technology, crafting elegant, vibrant sparkling wines from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Moët & Chandon is celebrated for its flagship Moët Impérial, as well as its prestigious Grand Vintage collections and innovative Ice Impérial.