Grand Vintage Collection
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted pheasant, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage Collection represents the pinnacle of the house's library of matured champagnes. While the standard Grand Vintage is released after about seven years, the Collection releases are kept on their lees in the deep chalk cellars of Épernay for much longer—often fifteen years or more—before disgorgement. Each Grand Vintage is a unique creation by the Chef de Cave, representing a subjective and free interpretation of the specific year's harvest. The history of Moët's vintage champagnes dates back to 1842, when the house created its first vintage to satisfy the demands of British and American connoisseurs who sought more characterful, single-year expressions. These rare bottles showcase an incredible tension between mature, tertiary complexity (toasted brioche, dried fruits, honey) and remarkable, preserved freshness.
🍾 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
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier (percentages vary by vintage)
🍷 ABV
12-12.5%