Late Disgorged
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Typically best enjoyed 15–30 years from the vintage year, or within 5–10 years of its late disgorgement.
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Roasted turbot with butter sauce, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
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Moët & Chandon's Late Disgorged Champagnes, primarily represented by their prestigious Grand Vintage Collection, showcase the extraordinary transformative power of extended lees aging. Resting in the house's historic chalk cellars in Épernay for fifteen years or more, these bottles undergo prolonged autolysis before receiving a late disgorgement. This meticulous process preserves a striking, youthful acidity while coaxing out deep, complex tertiary characters of toasted brioche, roasted nuts, and candied citrus. Historically, these limited releases highlight the exceptional longevity of Champagne's finest terroirs, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the evolution of historic vintages preserved under optimal cellar conditions.
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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.