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
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, and Pinot Meunier (proportions vary by vintage to reflect the year's unique character)
🍷 ABV
12.5%