Moet & Chandon Champagne Vintage 2016
The Wine
Moët & Chandon marketed its first vintage champagne in 1842. The current release Grand Vintage 2015 is the 76th vintage in the history of the House. Grand Vintage is a blend of the traditional varieties; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The varietal blend varies year to year depending on vintage conditions as the base wines reflect the best qualities of the year’s harvest. The assemblage for the Grand Vintage 2015 was 44% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay and 24% Pinot Meunier. The wine was aged on lees for 6 years in the cellars of Moët & Chandon. The dosage is 5g/l.
"A firm, focused Champagne, with a pleasing crunchiness to the fine mousse. Reveals a toasty edge, with notes of smoke, brioche and vanilla showing up front, before transitioning to underscore and enrich flavors of nectarine and plum fruit, salted almond, lemon curd and anise as they expand through the creamy finish." Wine Spectator
"A black and spicy bouquet. Initial aromas of sun-ripened dark berries – blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry. Hints of fig and wild strawberry combine with spicy notes of pink berries and aromatic pepper, and allspice. Scents of flowery garrigue refresh the ensemble.
A powerful and faceted palate. The Pinot Noir dominates in a realm of power and extraction. The fruit is concentrated, dark and deep. The tannins create angles, revealing facets of a jewel in the rough. A salivating harshness of sloe and cranberry with notes of mint and aniseed completing the finish." Moët & Chandon
The Details
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Vintage - 2015
Extra - Cork
Volume - 750ml
