Winery & Vintage Info
Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon introduced champagne to the world by offering a range of unique wines for every occasion. From the iconic Moët Impérial to the Grand Vintage Collection, each champagne dazzles and delights with bright fruitiness, an enticing palate and an elegant maturity.With a bottle of champagne opened every second around the globe, Moët & Chandon knows that every second is an experience, and every experience is a moment to live, share and enjoy. Every Grand Vintage is a reinvention, an affirmation of know-how, a free and personal interpretation by the Chef de Cave to reveal each vintage's unique character.
Each Grand Vintage is unique, expressing the Moët & Chandon Cellar Master's personal interpretation of the year. 2012 is the 74th Grand Vintage of Moët & Chandon; and is exceptional in its maturity, complexity and charisma. The 2012 Grand Vintage evokes the transition from spring to summer. It offers superb harmony, accompanied by softness and freshness.
This vintage’s red grape varieties were particularly good, especially the Meunier, which explains their dominant proportion in the blend. For once, the Chardonnay stays slightly in the background. Pinot Noir 33%, Meunier 26%, Chardonnay 41%. Ageing period in cellars: Minimum of 5 years. Ageing after disgorging: Minimum of 6 months. Dosage: 5g/litre
