Imperial Brut Vintage
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted duck breast, aged Comté cheese
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Moët & Chandon's vintage Champagne, historically released under the 'Brut Impérial Vintage' designation before being renamed 'Grand Vintage', represents a singular interpretation of a single harvest. Unlike the non-vintage Impérial, which seeks consistency, the vintage bottling is an exercise in freedom and selection by the Chef de Cave. First created in 1842 to satisfy the tastes of British and American connoisseurs, this cuvée is sourced from the house's most prestigious grand and premier cru vineyards. It undergoes prolonged aging on its lees for approximately seven years, resulting in a sophisticated sparkling wine that marries the freshness of youth with the complex, toasted brioche and dried fruit nuances of maturity.
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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.