Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Blanc 2016 - Moët & Chandon

The prelude of fresh white flowers merges into sweet, blond pastry notes, which are accentuated by fresh walnut, hazelnut and rusks. There are also notes of crisp, barely ripe fruit with aromas such as pear, white peach and nectarine. The first impression is harmonious, smooth and flowing. The cashmere-soft texture then unfolds. The initial sweetness gradually gives way to a more acidic structure, which expands and lasts a long time until the tangy final note becomes noticeable with a hint of iodine, appetizingly accentuated by pink grapefruit.

Grand Vintage 2016 tells the story of a turbulent year full of twists and turns, in which we faced the vagaries of nature. The 2016 grape harvest in Champagne reflects the region's traditional unpredictability, with a mild, wet winter and a cool, rainy spring that caused frost and mildew and significantly reduced yields. Despite the water stress in summer, the ripening of the grapes was successful for the Meuniers and Pinots Noirs. The harvest began on September 17 and produced high-quality grapes. The resulting wines show great potential: Meuniers with fruit and excitement, Pinots Noirs with generous fruit and exotic notes, and Chardonnays with fresh citrus notes. This story of sublimation begins with a resolution: The Grand Vintage 2016 expresses grace and peace and emerges from a turbulent harvest year after six years of aging. It is a story of serenity after the storm.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites