Moët et Chandon's Grand Vintage 2008 cuvée, offered here in magnum, is a beautifully mature champagne.
Its generous, fruity aromas make it an ideal aperitif or accompaniment to shellfish.
Each Grand Vintage is unique, and for the 2008 vintage, the cellar master decided to blend 42% Chardonnay with 39% Pinot Noir and 14% Pinot Meunier. The cuvée spent 7 years in the Moët cellars, then was blended into Brut before being offered for tasting.
Grand Vintage 2008 Moët & Chandon has a pale yellow color with slightly green highlights. The bubbles are fine and persistent.
On the nose, the champagne is round and greedy. After a few moments, the wine opens up to reveal toasted almond and mocha aromas, as well as a fruity touch of peach and apricot.
On the palate, the wine is ample and smooth. Then the texture unfolds, silky and fluid. The whole is accomplished, balanced and light at the same time.
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