{"product_id":"moet-chandon-grand-vintage-2016","title":"Moët \u0026 Chandon Grand Vintage 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFounded in 1743 by Claude Moët in Épernay, Moët \u0026amp; Chandon is one of Champagne’s most iconic houses and a flagship of LVMH. Since 1842, the House has released over 70 vintage champagnes, preserving them in its prestigious Grand Vintage Reserve cellars\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCellar Master Benoît Gouez leads a tasting committee that selects and blends more than 100 base and reserve wines. In 2016, he emphasized Chardonnay while balancing the blend with Pinot Noir and Meunier\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe blend comprises 48% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, and 18% Pinot Meunier from Grand and Premier Cru sites across Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs. The 2016 vintage saw spring frosts and early summer rain followed by hot, dry conditions, yielding small but intensely ripe berries\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFermented parcel by parcel in stainless steel with around 5–10% of the Chardonnay aged in oak. The wine was aged on lees for approximately six years, with a 5 g\/L dosage and at least six months of bottle aging post-disgorgement\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSlightly golden with green reflections. Initial aromas of toasted bread, grains, and hazelnut evolve to gingerbread, marzipan, barley sugar, plum, mirabelle, quince, orange blossom, and aniseed. The palate is serene and round at first, then builds into a structured mid-palate and finishes with vibrant citrus notes of clementine and pomelo\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeal with shellfish (oyster, crab, lobster), roasted poultry, white meats with fennel, veal, seafood, and subtle game. Its creamy texture and saline finish enhance richer dishes while maintaining refreshing balance ().\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled between 8–10 °C in tulip or fine-stem white-wine glasses to preserve aromatics and mousse. No decanting is required; gentle swirl is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith proper cellaring at 9–12 °C, 70–80% humidity, and darkness, this vintage will age gracefully for 10–15 years, developing tertiary notes like honey, brioche, dried fruit, and almond\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Chardonnay: 48%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Pinot Noir: 34%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Pinot Meunier: 18%\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12.5% ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling: 93\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTastingbook: 96 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecanter: 93 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits (IWC Silver Medal): ~90 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922322014422,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Moet_ChandonGrandVintageBrut2016_462e8ccc-942f-41ea-9bfd-5c886c3f82c5.png?v=1773668392","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/moet-chandon-grand-vintage-2016","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}