Champagne Moet & Chandon, "Grand Vintage", 2002, wooden box
Reviews of purchase Moet & Chandon, "Grand Vintage", 2002, wooden box
Tasting Notes
Champagne light golden color with a thin perlyazhem.
Champagne Taste powerful, warm, full, rounded, with abundant fruit tones, hints of sherbet and candied citrus notes strict, ultra long, delicious mineral aftertaste.
Fresh, spring aroma of wine decorated with notes of fruit (peach and pear), dried fruit and subtle hints of malt, meringues and freshly baked scones.
Champagne will be refined aperitif, goes well with fish, seafood and caviar, duck and white meat poultry, risotto and pasta. In harmony with the dishes with fresh "green" scent of herbs such as coriander and lemongrass, with sweet-tart taste of citrus fruit, with a "strong" taste of green tomatoes, lemon almond, hazelnuts, figs.
Interesting Facts
Each "Grand Vintage" unique and inimitable, master winemaker loosely interprets the expression of the special qualities of grapes this year. Combines them the same unconditional respect for the individuality of each vintage, complexity and charisma.
Brut "Grand Vintage", 2002 - a unique champagne, which became the 69th vintage in the history of the House of Moet & Chandon. Vintage 2002 gave great winemakers fruit maturity of which could not get a great round champagne. It was a special year in Champagne, severe frosts ruined part of the grapes, but save the crop showed a rare aromatic concentration. "Grand Vintage" 2002 is a balanced blend of three main Champagne varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and has a nice fruity character, having the power and elegant aplomb.
History of Moet & Chandon began in 1743 when Claude Moët began deliveries of wine from the Champagne region to Paris and other French cities. During the reign of Louis XV coincided with increased demand for sparkling wine. Therefore Claude business is expanding rapidly, and by the end of the XVIII century it has already exported champagne all over Europe and even in the United States. Grandson Claude - Jean-Remy Moet deserved attention of elite clients like Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. Surname Shandon was added to the name of the company in 1832, when Jean-Remy Moet firm divided between his son-in-law, Victor and Pierre-Gabriel Chandon de Briaye.
Moet & Chandon - a constant attribute of secular life around the world. In 1971, Moet & Chandon teamed up with cognac house Hennessy, in 1987 - with Louis Vuitton. As a result, was created holding LVMH (Louis-Vuitton-Moet-Hennessy), the largest Luxury Group in the world, bringing together well-known brands such as Guerlain, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Kenzo, Christian Lacroix, Hennessy, Louis Vuitton and many others.
Producer's description
The history of the company Moet & Chandon began in 1743, when Claude Moyet began supplying wine from Champagne to Paris and other French cities. The era of the reign of Louis XV coincided with the growing demand for sparkling wine. Therefore, Claude’s business is expanding rapidly, and by the end of the 18th century, he had already exported champagne throughout Europe and even to the United States. Claude's grandson - Jean-Remy Moet has earned the attention of such elite customers as Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. The name Chandon was added to the company in 1832, when Jean-Remy Moet divided the company between his son Victor and son-in-law Pierre-Gabriel de Briayet Chandon.
Moet & Shandon is an unalterable attribute of high life all over the world. In 1971, Moet & Shandon teamed up with Hennessy Cognac House, in 1987 with Louis Vuitton. As a result, LVMH (Louis-Vuitton-Moet-Hennessy) holding, the largest Luxury Group in the world, was established, uniting such famous brands as Guerlain, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Kenzo, Christian Lacroix, Hennessy, Louis Vuitton and many others.
