Moët & Chandon, Grand Vintage 2016, Extra Brut millésimé, Champagne AOC
€85.71 /L
Since 1842, Moët & Chandon has mastered the art of vintage Champagne, crafting cuvées aimed at connoisseurs seeking mature and expressive wines. After 5 years of cellar ageing, Grand Vintage 2015 reveals a refined, balanced and complex profile shaped by a surprising year marked by a cold winter and a late harvest. Its autumnal character is defined by energy, precision and depth, with notes of dried fruits, citrus peel, roasted apple and brioche. An elegant and richly expressive vintage Champagne.
Description
Moët & Chandon created one of the first vintage Champagnes in 1842, offering connoisseurs wines of greater maturity and complexity. Grand Vintage 2015 continues this tradition, capturing the unique expression of a year marked by contrast: a cold winter, early flowering and a late harvest. These conditions produced concentrated, aromatic grapes that deliver a Champagne of remarkable depth and structure. After 5 years on lees, this vintage reveals a distinctly autumnal personality.
Blend and Winemaking
Grand Vintage 2015 is a harmonious and precise blend:
- Pinot Noir – structure, intensity and depth
- Chardonnay – elegance, tension and floral finesse
- Meunier – roundness and fruit richness
Five years of cellar ageing provides maturity, texture and aromatic complexity, enhancing the vintage’s signature character.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: pale, bright gold with fine, persistent bubbles.
- Nose: dried fruits, hazelnut, candied citrus, baked apple, dried flowers and brioche.
- Palate: energetic, sculpted and perfectly balanced, combining freshness with maturity. Notes of honey, almond, citrus zest and subtle spice.
- Finish: long, tense and beautifully autumnal, with mineral precision.
Serving Temperature
Serve between 8 and 10°C. A gentle decanting may enhance the aromatic palette.
Food Pairings
Grand Vintage 2015 pairs beautifully with:
- Aperitifs: gougères, smoked salmon, caviar blinis.
- Starters: scallop carpaccio, mushroom velouté, poultry terrine.
- Main Courses: roasted poultry, autumn risotto, grilled sea bass, pan-seared scallops.
- Cheeses: truffled Brie, Chaource, aged Comté.
- Desserts: pear poached in citrus, tarte Tatin, light lemon desserts.
Best Moments
The ideal Champagne for refined celebrations, gastronomic meals or tastings among vintage Champagne enthusiasts. A characterful cuvée that elevates any special occasion.
Characteristics
- Type: Vintage Brut Champagne
- Vintage: 2015
- House: Moët & Chandon
- Volume: 75 cl
- Alcohol: 12.5% vol
- Aging: 5 years on lees
- Profile: autumnal, mature, energetic, complex
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, in summer in moderation.Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Color
- White
- Vintage
- 2016
- Champagne Brand
- Moët & Chandon
- Gifts and boxes
- Bottle + Case
- Type of champagne
- Extra Brut
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