MCIII Extra Brut
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Extremely age-worthy, this prestige cuvée is magnificent upon release but will continue to evolve and gain complexity over 10 to 20 years when stored in optimal cellar conditions.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, and aged Comté cheese.
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Moët & Chandon's MCIII Extra Brut represents a revolutionary chapter in the history of Champagne, a house founded in 1743 by Claude Moët. This ultra-prestige cuvée is a masterclass in complexity, constructed through a pioneering trilogy of maturation environments known as 'strata'. The first stratum consists of vibrant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged in stainless steel vats to preserve fresh fruit character. The second stratum introduces richness through Grand Vintage reserve wines matured in large oak casks. The final stratum brings ultimate depth, incorporating mature vintage Champagnes aged on their lees in glass bottles. This ambitious multi-vintage assemblage creates a multi-dimensional Champagne of extraordinary texture, marrying the freshness of youth with the sophisticated, autolytic complexity of aged reserves. It stands as a monument to the house's blending heritage, offering a sensory journey through different eras of Champagne craftsmanship.
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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.