At the heart of Maison Moët & Chandon's vintage collection, the Grand Vintage 1999 Extra Brut stands out for a style of rare precision, where ripe fruit meets highly civilised freshness. A characterful vintage, 1999 yielded grapes of beautiful concentration, which the house has tempered with an Extra Brut dosage to preserve clarity and precision. This Champagne AOC unveils a linear structure, fine, filigree bubbles and an aromatic depth gently polished by time. It is aimed at gastronomic enthusiasts, aesthetes seeking a vintage Champagne with a clear personality, and anyone who appreciates an effervescence that brightens a meal without overpowering it. Its signature is balance, its promise composure and terroir nobility, its memory the pure expression of the vintage.

Blend and winemaking

Sourced from selected grands and premiers crus of Champagne, the Grand Vintage 1999 Extra Brut features a precise blend: Pinot Noir 38%, Chardonnay 31%, Pinot Meunier 31%. Pinot Noir provides structure and energy, Chardonnay brings freshness and floral finesse, while Meunier wraps the palate in a charming texture. As a vintage wine, it expresses the year's uniqueness without the addition of reserve wines. True to the house's know-how, patient ageing on the lees enhances bouquet complexity and refines the mousse. The Extra Brut dosage sculpts the finish, highlights the salivating quality and brings out the mineral straightness of the selected crus. The result offers a clear reading of the vintage, with structured elegance and controlled intensity.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale gold with straw highlights, animated by a very fine effervescence. The shine reflects lively energy; the bead forms a steady crown that promises a caressing texture.
• Nose: Nuanced bouquet of citrus zest, ripe pear, white flowers and delicate almond. Gradually, notes of brioche, light honey and hazelnut emerge, lifted by a chalky hint evoking dry stone. The whole breathes calm ripeness and aromatic precision.
• Palate: A direct, luminous attack carried by a silky effervescence. The mid-palate combines fruit flesh, lively acidity and a delicate salinity. The finish, upright and persistent, reveals noble bitter notes and a chalky imprint that calls for food.

Service temperature and tips

Serve this Champagne between 10 and 12°C to showcase its aromatic precision and delicate mousse. Prefer tulip glasses or large white wine glasses to open the bouquet and support its texture. A few minutes of aeration before serving will reveal additional nuances. Store bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations, to preserve the cuvée's integrity. Well kept, this vintage signature can continue to evolve gracefully, adding new dimensions to an already harmonious palette.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: Parmesan tartlets, delicate gougères, truffled cooked ham.
• Starters: foie gras gently poached or semi-cooked, scallop carpaccio, sea bass tartare with citrus.
• Main courses: glazed turbot with a light jus, roasted free-range poultry with pan juices, porcini risotto with aged Parmesan.
• Cheeses: young Comté, 24-month Parmesan, lightly aged Brie.
• Desserts: Pear Belle-Hélène, thin pear tart, candied citrus in a light gelée.

Occasions

The Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 1999 Extra Brut is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner where the wine's precision supports the finesse of the dishes.
• At an intimate celebration calling for a characterful, elegant and nuanced cuvée.
• As a refined gift for a lover of vintage Champagnes.

Product details

• Name : Moët & Chandon, Grand Vintage 1999 Extra Brut vintage
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Extra Brut vintage
• Vintage : 1999
• Grape varieties : Pinot Noir 38%, Chardonnay 31%, Pinot Meunier 31%
• Terroirs : selection of grands and premiers crus of Champagne
• Dosage : Extra Brut
• Volume : 75 cl
• Reference : CAV-CHAMP-MOET-CHANDON-GRAND-VINTAGE-1999
• Service temperature : 10–12°C