Grand Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared scallops, roasted veal, creamy mushroom risotto, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët & Chandon is one of the world's most iconic Champagne houses, headquartered along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, France. Now the flagship Champagne brand of the LVMH group, the maison oversees extensive premier and grand cru vineyard holdings across the Champagne region. Guided by centuries of blending mastery and state-of-the-art cellar craftsmanship, the house embodies a style characterized by bright fruitiness, an elegant palate, and refined maturity. Moët & Chandon is universally celebrated for its legendary non-vintage flagship, Moët Impérial, as well as its expressive Grand Vintage cuvées and innovative sparkling creations.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier (proportions vary by vintage to reflect the year's unique character)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%