Moet & Chandon Extra Brut Grand Vintage Champagne 2016 (750ml)

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Producer	Moet & Chandon
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Sparkling Varietals
Vintage	2016
Sku	30189
Size	750ml

 

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Slightly golden yellow with vibrant green reflections.

Initial fleeting aromas are brown and dry: toasted bread, grains and hazelnut. The secondary aromas are softer: gingerbread, marzipan, barley sugar. Finally, the most persistent background notes are fruity and floral: plum, mirabelle, quince, orange blossom and aniseed.

A serene, round palate. Sensations enfold effortlessly, akin to a fading scene in a movie or a gentle wave rolling over smooth sand before softly retreating. The initial round, supple attack effortlessly transitions into a structured core-like sensation, culminating in a finish reminiscent of the sweet, tangy freshness of a clementine or pomelo. 

Each Grand Vintage is unique, expressing Moët & Chandon’s Cellar Master's personal interpretation of the year. In Champagne, 2016 was a year of turbulent weather, full of twists and turns at the whim of nature.

48% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meunier

Ageing period in cellars: 6 years
Ageing after disgorging: at least 6 months
Dosage: 5g/liter (extra brut)

Lovely salinity to this Champagne, which has notes of Asian pears, aniseed, preserved lemons, chalk and biscuits. It’s mineral and seamless, with transparency and brightness. Fine bubbles. 48% chardonnay, 34% pinot noir and 18% meunier. 5g/L dosage. Disgorged March 2023. Drink now or hold.