Moët & Chandon 1999 - Grand Vintage Brut - Champagne

The Cuvée

The Moët & Chandon "Grand Vintage" range offers only champagnes from the best vintages of the house's wine library. These wines, recently disgorged, ensure ideal conservation quality.

Each Grand Vintage reflects a unique interpretation of the year, and the 1999 vintage, marked by generous climatic conditions, gave birth to a wine that was both ample and refined. This champagne, the house's 66th vintage, benefited from more than eight years of aging on lees before its disgorgement in April 2008.

The House of Moët & Chandon

With nearly three centuries of history, Moët & Chandon is a pillar of the Champagne tradition. The house is known for its prestigious production, which combines innovation and respect for the terroirs. Each Grand Vintage is a testament to Moët's expertise, highlighting the unique personality of each year.

Tasting notes

• Dress : Pale gold with green highlights. A fine and persistent foam.
• Nose : Complex aromas of dried fruits (apricots, almonds), enhanced with touches of toast, vanilla and pastry. A subtle note of lemony freshness completes the bouquet.
• Mouth : Round and elegant, with a beautiful structure and a balanced liveliness. Flavors of peach, brioche and toasted hazelnuts blossom, supported by a refined minerality. Long and fresh finish.

Food and wine pairings

The Grand Vintage 1999 goes wonderfully with:

• Entries : Salmon tartare, hot oysters with champagne sabayon.
• Main dishes : Truffled chicken, roast lobster, porcini mushroom risotto.
• Desserts : Thin pear tart, Breton shortbread with lemon cream.

Technical details

• Vintage : 1999
• Assembly : 38% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Meunier
• Disgorging : April 2008
• Dosage : 6g/L
• Terroirs : Grands and Premiers Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Marne Valley
• Alcoholic degree : 12%
• Conservation : Perfect condition (worn and stained label, impeccable color and level).
• Special feature : 66th vintage of the house Moët & Chandon, rare on the market.

At Wuat we are not fond of the Moët & Chandon brand. But we must admit that the "grand vintage" cuvées are sublime. These Champagnes can still be kept for many years and we advise you to taste them before the prices rise too much.