{"product_id":"moet-chandon-grand-vintage-with-gift-box-2016","title":"Moët \u0026 Chandon Grand Vintage 2016 (Gift Box)","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 in Épernay by Claude Moët, Moët \u0026amp; Chandon is a cornerstone of the Champagne region and a flagship within LVMH. Every vintage release is unique, reflecting a specific year’s character. The 2016 Grand Vintage, the 77th in the series, exemplifies Moët’s long-standing blend of savoir-faire, historical vineyard holdings, and a deep reserve wine cellar stretching back decades.\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\"\u003eCrafted by Cellar Master Benoît Gouez, who oversees a meticulous winter tasting process of over 100 base and reserve wines, the 2016 Vintage emphasizes Chardonnay while maintaining balance 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 approximately 48 % Chardonnay, 34 % Pinot Noir, and 18 % Pinot Meunier, sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs. The mild early season, frost challenges, and late summer heat created small but high-quality yields.\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\"\u003eFermentation occurs parcel-by-parcel in stainless steel, with about 5 % aged in oak. After blending, the wine is bottled for its second fermentation and matures on lees for over six years. Disgorged with a low dosage of 5 g\/L, it expresses both austerity and elegance. ()\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 highlights, it offers aromas of toasted bread, grains, hazelnut, gingerbread, marzipan, barley sugar, plum, mirabelle, quince, orange blossom, and aniseed. On the palate, a serene, round texture transitions into a structured core, finishing with tangy citrus and mineral nuances.\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\"\u003ePairs beautifully with tender and savory dishes such as roasted poultry, white meats with fennel, veal, seafood, and subtle game. The wine’s creamy texture and saline finish enhance rich flavors while maintaining 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 at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a tulip-shaped or fine-stem white wine glass to concentrate aromatics and preserve effervescence. No decanting is needed; gentle swirling enhances bouquet and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Ageing Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCellar at 9–12 °C with 70–80 % humidity and darkness. The 2016 Vintage, with its extended lees ageing and low dosage, can cellar gracefully for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, developing tertiary notes of honey, brioche, dried fruit, and almond.\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 % • Pinot Noir: 34 % • 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 pts – “lovely salinity… mineral and seamless”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatalie MacLean (Extra Brut version): 94\/100\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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":47922321916118,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Moet_ChandonGrandVintage2016_GiftBox_7b969c48-358a-45e2-9a60-ab3c3f36710f.png?v=1773668391","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/moet-chandon-grand-vintage-with-gift-box-2016","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}