Moët & Chandon

Grand Vintage 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Grand Vintage 2016 from Champagne Moët & Chandon is a remarkable cuvée, embodying a year full of character and singularity. With great aromatic complexity and a smooth texture, this vintage stands out for its maturity and elegance. It is an ideal cuvée for a beautiful aperitif or gastronomic pairings.

The Making of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon Champagne

The Grand Vintage 2016 is the 77^th vintage of Moët & Chandon, a collection that began in 1842 to meet the enthusiasm of British and American connoisseurs. This vintage is composed of 48% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, and 18% Meunier. The year 2016 was marked by contrasting weather, challenging the Champagne vineyards with difficult periods. However, this year allowed for the production of exceptional black grapes, revealing a beautiful aromatic palette.

The Pinot Noir brings structure and exotic notes, while the Chardonnay offers great freshness and a palette of citrus aromas. The Meunier, on the other hand, gives the wine a subtle tension and fruity aromas. The winemaking and prolonged aging on the lees allow this vintage to fully express the Champagne terroir. The ideal serving temperature for this champagne is 10 to 12°C, to reveal all its nuances.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  The Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon presents a brilliant color, adorned with green and golden reflections, evoking the freshness of this cuvée.

• Nose

  On the nose, this champagne reveals aromas of toasted bread, toasted cereals, and roasted hazelnuts. Upon breathing, the notes soften with aromas of gingerbread, almond paste, and barley sugar, followed by fruity and floral nuances of mirabelle, quince, and orange blossom.

• Palate

  On the palate, the Grand Vintage 2016 stands out with a round and smooth attack, transitioning smoothly to a denser fruit sensation. The finish reveals a sweet freshness, evoking notes of clementine and grapefruit, adding a tangy and explosive touch.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Smoked salmon with herbs and lemon cream
• Sea bass tartare with mango
• Spicy shrimp croquettes

Dishes

• Sole fillet with white butter
• Duck breast with cherries
• Wild mushroom risotto

Desserts

• Citrus tart
• Lime macarons
• Pear and ginger sorbet

The Price of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon Bottle

The price of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon bottle is 62,95 €. This price reflects the excellence of the grapes and the complexity brought by the blending and winemaking, as well as the prolonged aging.

Reviews of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon Cuvée

Champagne lovers particularly appreciate the complexity and structure of this cuvée, as well as its fresh and explosive finish. Discover more reviews here: Reviews of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon Cuvée.

Storing This Champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Grand Vintage 2016 Moët & Chandon, it is recommended to store it horizontally, at a temperature between 10 and 12°C, away from light. With its structure and freshness, this cuvée can be kept for 10 to 20 years, evolving and enriching with new aromatic nuances over time.

The Moët & Chandon Style

The Moët & Chandon style is characterized by a constant search for maturity and balance, highlighting the freshness of Chardonnay, the power of Pinot Noir, and the roundness of Meunier. Each vintage is a free and personal interpretation of the year by the cellar master.