Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016 750ml

Grand Vintage is Moët & Chandon's vintage Champagne, made only in years the house wants to single out. Cellar master Benoît Gouez calls it a bespoke suit next to Brut Impérial's little black dress.

2016 had a wet spring and frost, then drought, but the harvest that began on 17 September came in clean. Gouez used more Chardonnay because it was vibrant and citrusy, so the blend is 48% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir and 18% Meunier. It spent about six years on the lees, was disgorged in January 2024 and has a low dosage of 5 grams per liter.

The house describes toasted bread, grains and hazelnut first, then fruit and flowers. Gouez calls the wine peaceful and serene.

Against Moët Impérial, Grand Vintage is drier and more complex; for a special dinner, choose the 2016.

Serve it around 10°C in a white-wine glass with roast chicken, scallops or aged cheese.

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