At the crossroads of elegance and the memory of sun-drenched years, the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 Extra Brut captures the spirit of a generous vintage in a thoroughly contemporary expression. This Champagne AOC, conceived as a complete work, marries the breadth of a luminous season with rigorously structured freshness for a tasting that endures. Its precise bead, velvety texture and perfectly balanced tension create a flavour profile where indulgence never compromises poise. It will appeal to discerning enthusiasts seeking a vintage Extra Brut with gastronomic scope, able to open a meal, accompany the most delicate dishes or crown a celebration with flair. Between sunlit fruit, floral imprint and subtle toasted nuances, this cuvée stands out for its controlled balance, a highly refined mouthfeel and a straight, subtly saline finish that calls for the table and sharing.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from the 2009 harvest, this Grand Vintage brings together the three Champagne grape varieties, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, blended in the house style to express the vintage's ripeness without losing momentum. The Extra Brut dosage highlights aromatic purity and precision, while patient ageing in the cellar refines the structure and polishes the effervescence. The careful vinification, faithful to Moët & Chandon’s know-how, aims for profile accuracy, aromatic clarity and overall coherence, offering a clear reading of the year: generous fruit, a direct attack and luminous persistence. Each variety plays its part—one brings structure and length, another floral grace and tension, the last a welcoming roundness—for a harmony that unfolds glass after glass.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Platinum-yellow crossed by a ribbon of fine bubbles, crystalline brightness and lively mousse that signal controlled energy.
• Nose : Initial wave of fresh citrus—grapefruit and mandarin—followed by peach and mango, then a more indulgent dimension of almond and hazelnut, underscored by floral hints of jasmine and hawthorn. A touch of mint and rhubarb infusion adds liveliness and structure.
• Palate : Clean, chiselled attack, a generous mid-palate with a caressing texture. The Extra Brut tension frames the fruit's generosity, while notes of toasted almond stretch the finish. Long, straight, and subtly saline finish that invites gastronomy.

Serving temperature and recommendations

Serve between 6 and 9°C in tall, tapered Champagne glasses to preserve the finesse of the perlage and gradually open the bouquet. Allow the cuvée a few minutes after opening to reveal its citrus and white flower nuances and its lightly toasted inflections. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place, lying down if you plan extended ageing. This precise service enhances the balance between freshness, texture and aromatic complexity, and highlights the Extra Brut signature of the vintage.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : sea bass sashimi, fine oysters, almond cream tartlets with lemon zest.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, citrus ceviche, white asparagus with a light hazelnut sabayon.
• Main courses : roast poultry with a clear jus, turbot with lemon butter, herb risotto with slivered almonds.
• Cheeses : aged comté, shards of parmesan, brie with measured milky notes.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, verbena-poached peach, lightly sweet praline-hazelnut entremets.

Tasting occasions

The Grand Vintage 2009 is at home wherever the art of living is celebrated with elegance. Its aromatic precision and mineral breath allow it to shine during important moments, elevate a carefully prepared dinner and honour meaningful gestures with a present that matters. It accompanies moments of sharing with discreet refinement and a luminous presence that lingers long in the memory.

• To enhance a prestigious celebration with brilliance and restraint.
• During a gastronomic dinner where precision and balance guide the pairing.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of fine vintage Champagnes.

Characteristics

• Name : Moët & Chandon, Grand Vintage 2009 Extra Brut
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Vintage Extra Brut Champagne
• Vintage : 2009
• Grapes : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
• Alcohol : 12.5%
• Dosage : Extra Brut
• Serving temperature : 6–9°C