Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016
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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016
Produced only in excellent vintages, the 2016 edition of the Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage certainly meets the high standards of the Moët et Chandon winery.
This top-notch vintage Champagne was crafted from the three classic grape varieties of the Champagne region: Pinot Noir (48%), Chardonnay (34%) and Pinot Meunier (18%).
After a meticulous vinification process, the champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016 completed secondary fermentation and was aged for a minimum of 72 months in the bottle. After being disgorged, it was aged for a minimum of 6 months before hitting the market.
Riper and more structured than usual, the Champagne Grand Vintage of Moët & Chandon is simply compelling.
| Appearance | The Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage is deep straw with some golden reflections. |
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| Nose | Nutty and toasted aromatics that soon give way to sweet and fresh citric aromas, such as mandarin orange and grapefruit. A vegetal background intertwined with delicate menthol aromas. As this blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier opens we perceive new fragrant exotic fruit aromatics that are presented alongside jasmine and fine pastry notes. |
| Palate | This vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon enters the palate with great elegance. There are pleasant creamy notes, alongside warming sensations that support the very fine mousse of this sparkling wine. There is a persistent aftertaste of ripe white fruits with hints of liquorice. |
| Our personal opinion | The fine champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016 is perfect for a special occasion. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015: Enterwine 93. J. Suckling 92. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013: Enterwine 92. Parker 93. Decanter 91. James Suckling 93. Vinous 91. Jancis Robinson 16/20. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2012: Enterwine 92. Parker 92. Wine Spectator 93. Decanter 91. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009: Enterwine 92. Wine Spectator 94. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004: Parker 92. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Champagne |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 11.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Vintage |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 72 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. |
| Pairings | Aperitif, Birds, Boullabaise, Caviar, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Oysters, Smoked foods, Stew, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Silky and intense |
| Red Grapes | Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
