Late Disgorged
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted turbot with butter sauce, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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, Pinot Meunier (proportions vary by vintage)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%