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Moët & Chandon - Grand Vintage 2003 - Brut millésimé - Champagne AOC
€233.33 /L
Born under the blazing sun of 2003, this Grand Vintage Brut vintage from Moët & Chandon reveals a generous mouthfeel and a captivating aromatic profile. Its structure marries ripe yellow fruit with touches of ginger, vanilla and hazelnut, supported by a precise effervescence. On the palate the texture stretches with élan, fleshy and structured, before a warm finish of licorice and candied grapefruit. Serve around 8°C to elevate a characterful aperitif or to accompany fine dining, and enjoy an intensely sensory tasting moment.
Description
Among the Maison's most distinctive vintages, the Grand Vintage 2003 Brut from Moët & Chandon embodies the brilliance of a sunny, early and generous year. Marked by summer heat, the harvest produced grapes that ripened quickly with lower acidity, delivering a broad, caressing substance. This Champagne captures that energy with jeweller-like precision, combining the indulgence of yellow fruit with spicy and toasted nuances, in a deep, enveloping texture. Designed for lovers of characterful cuvées, it partners grand tables, lights up celebrations and suits moments when one seeks an intense gustatory emotion. At the intersection of power and harmony, this Grand Vintage showcases Moët & Chandon's blending art, enhanced by extended lees ageing that polishes the bubble and broadens the aromatic palette. The result, of serene density, charms with its vinous flesh and spicy breath, while preserving the freshness signature that defines great Champagnes.
Blend and winemaking
From a sun-drenched vintage, this vintage Brut is born from a blend where Pinot Meunier asserts itself with authority, complemented by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Reference proportions for 2003 are around Meunier 43%, Pinot Noir 29% and Chardonnay 28% (indicative proportions depending on disgorgement), a trio that sculpts a generous, structured and luminous palate. Crafted according to the traditional method, this wine benefited from extended ageing on lees, at least 6 to 7 years, to integrate the texture and refine the effervescence. The dosage, restrained in the spirit of a Brut, preserves the imprint of the vintage, its radiant ripeness and gastronomic stature. This slow patina gives the wine a succulent length, where the substance tightens, relaxes, then opens on a finely bitter, sapid finish.
Tasting notes
- Appearance : Bright and clear, animated by a very fine, even mousse with a persistent bead that testifies to the maturity of the blend.
- Nose : Generous expression of peach and apricot at perfect ripeness, lifted by ginger, vanilla and hazelnut. Notes of toasted brioche and sourdough add depth, followed by a hint of candied citrus peel that brings definition and verticality.
- Palate : Plush attack, dense and structured flesh, low acidity perfectly managed by ageing. The mid-palate unfolds a meaty texture with toasted echoes, before a warm finish on tangy licorice and candied grapefruit, long and flavoursome.
Serving temperature and tips
Serve between 8 and 9°C to reveal the tactile richness and preserve the sparkle. Prefer wide-bowled glasses such as a Burgundy style to favour aromatic expression and creamy texture, especially at the table. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving, without decanting, to let the aromas unfold. Store horizontally, away from light and temperature variations. This Grand Vintage is ready to be enjoyed now, its harmonious patina offering a conclusive reading of the 2003 vintage.
Food pairings
- Aperitifs : comté gougères, truffled cooked ham, lightly salted roasted cashews.
- Starters : pan-seared foie gras with apricot chutney, roasted lobster with brown butter, scallop carpaccio with citrus.
- Main courses : herb-roasted free-range poultry, butternut risotto with Parmesan, low-temperature cooked veal with reduced jus.
- Cheeses : comté 24 months, aged Parmesan, truffle brie.
- Desserts : thin tart with candied citrus, praline-hazelnut entremet, vanilla sable with grapefruit.
Tasting occasions
The Grand Vintage 2003 is called for when the moment demands a Champagne of character and substance:
- To celebrate a milestone moment with a sunny, generous cuvée.
- During a fine-dining dinner where substance and length call for dishes of jus and texture.
- As a connoisseur's gift intended for an enthusiast of singular vintages.
Characteristics
- Name : Moët & Chandon, Grand Vintage 2003 Brut
- Appellation : Champagne AOC
- Type : Vintage Brut
- Vintage : 2003
- Grape varieties : Pinot Meunier 43%, Pinot Noir 29%, Chardonnay 28% (indicative proportions depending on disgorgement)
- Alcohol content : not disclosed
- Ageing : at least 6 to 7 years on lees
- Bottle size : not disclosed
- Cellaring : ready to drink, potential for a few years depending on storage
- Serving temperature : 8–9°C
Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Color
- White
- Vintage
- 2003
- Champagne Brand
- Moët & Chandon
- Gifts and boxes
- Bottle + Case
- Type of champagne
- Brut
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