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Wooden case with bottle - 75 cL
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996
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Celebrating occasions that are more intimate than grand in size calls for a vintage champagne that's a little more special than most. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996 – the 64th release in a collection of vintages that are produced only in the finest years – is ideal.
Described as a champagne with an exceptional balance between power and acidity, it's made from a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier grapes that have been sourced from the most prestigious vineyards and carefully selected to capture the essence of an extraordinary year.
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TASTING NOTES:
A champagne of crisp, refreshing vibrancy
Appearance
Radiant golden
Aroma
On the nose, you'll encounter floral notes, white fruit and gentle spice.
Taste
The palate dances with flavours of ripe stone fruit, brioche and hints of honey, culminating in a remarkably long, lingering finish.
Benoït Gouez
Cellar Master
HOW TO ENJOY:
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996
- Service temperature - 8-10°C
- Alcohol by volume - 12.5 % Vol.
- Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place, and away from vibrations
- Health warning - Contains sulphites
- Closure - Cork
- Dosage - 5g/L
BLEND AND ORIGIN:
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996
Made from an assemblage that's almost equal parts pinot noir (50%) and chardonnay (45%), with a dash of meunier (5%), this vintage is characteristic of the tumultuous conditions in the vineyards across 1996.
Summer that year was particularly unpredictable, with plenty of wet spells mixed with prematurely dry weather. However, winds and extreme heat in the month before harvest left the grapes perfectly dry for picking.
This weather pattern resulted in a vintage of extraordinary ripeness and a maturity level that stands out because of its unprecedented strength-acidity balance.
After a lengthy spell of ageing, the flavours intertwined and developed before a relatively late disgorgement in June 2017.
FOOD PAIRING:
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996
This is a vintage that pairs elegantly with a wide range of gourmet delights, from oysters and caviar to fine cheeses and desserts.
FOOD PAIRING:
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1996
This is a vintage that pairs elegantly with a wide range of gourmet delights, from oysters and caviar to fine cheeses and desserts.