Grand Vintage
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 20 years from the vintage harvest, though outstanding years can continue to evolve beautifully for decades.
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Seared scallops, roasted veal, creamy mushroom risotto, or aged Comté cheese.
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Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage is a singular, free-form creation of the Chef de Cave, representing a departure from the house's signature non-vintage consistency. First released with the 1842 vintage to satisfy the discerning palates of British and American connoisseurs, this cuvée is only produced in years of exceptional quality. Unlike many houses that strive for a consistent vintage style, Moët embraces the unique personality of each harvest. The wine is crafted from the finest grapes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, sourced from the region's premier and grand crus. It undergoes a prolonged aging period of at least seven years on its lees in the deep chalk cellars of Épernay, followed by a low dosage (typically Extra Brut) to preserve the purity, complexity, and precise acidity of the vintage.
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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.