{"product_id":"2016-moet-chandon-grand-vintage","title":"2016 Moet \u0026 Chandon Grand Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eMoët \u0026amp; Chandon Grand Vintage 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a champagne that unveils a subtle aromatic evolution, beginning with notes of toasted bread, cereals, and hazelnuts, which give way to nuances of gingerbread, marzipan, and barley sugar. In the background, persistent hints of plum, quince, orange blossom, and anise appear, adding complexity and freshness. On the palate, its rounded and elegant texture flows naturally, from a smooth and refined start to a vibrant finish, with citrus flashes that evoke the sweetness of clementine and the freshness of grapefruit. A harmonious and sophisticated journey.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoët \u0026amp; Chandon, based in the so-called \"Champagne capital\"\u003c\/strong\u003e of Épernay, is easily the most famous house in the Champagne region. It is one of the largest too, comprising 1150 hectares (2850 acres) of estate vineyards plus more from growers, 28km (17 miles) of cellars and a production capacity of 60 million bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was founded by Claude Moët in 1743. However, his grandson, Jean-Remy Moët, is credited with having brought Champagne to a wider audience and, by the 19th Century, the house was recognized both domestically and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s and '80s, Moët \u0026amp; Chandon expanded its empire beyond Champagne, partnering first with Cognac house Hennessy and then with fashion giant Louis Vuitton, forming the well-known luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy –often referred to simply as LVMH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the group owns several other famous wine brands, including Krug and Veuve Clicquot in Champagne, Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, and Cloudy Bay in New Zealand and Cape Mentelle in Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoët's house style is fresh and fruit-forward, and the non-vintage Brut is dominated by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with a smaller amount of Chardonnay. Grapes are drawn from 800 different parcels from 230 of the villages in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wide range of terroirs to draw from means that blenders have more control over the finished wine, and despite the massive output every year, Moët's wines are remarkably consistent. The majority of processes in the winery are controlled by machine – unsurprising given the scale of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoët \u0026amp; Chandon's range is straightforward, comprising of non vintage brut, rosé and demi sec, as well as vintage brut and rosé offerings. Their prestige cuvée is the iconic Dom Pérignon, although over time this has come to be seen as a separate entity, in much the same spirit as Napa Valley icon Opus One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house has expanded far outside of Champagne, and is currently making sparkling wines in California, Argentina, Brazil and Australia under the Chandon label. Most recently, Moët \u0026amp; Chandon has acquired vineyards in India and China, where they are also finding new markets.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moet \u0026 Chandon","offers":[{"title":"1 btl \/ 750ml","offer_id":50574468120888,"sku":null,"price":94.88,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 2 \/ 750ml","offer_id":50574468153656,"sku":null,"price":187.76,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3 \/ 750ml","offer_id":50574468186424,"sku":null,"price":281.64,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5317\/0488\/files\/2016-moet-chandon-grand-vintage.jpg?v=1756616864","url":"https:\/\/1976winehours.com\/products\/2016-moet-chandon-grand-vintage","provider":"1976 WINEHOURS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}