Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015 is a luminous, complex vintage Champagne crafted as the Cellar Master’s personal interpretation of a dramatic year in Champagne—marked by tension, heat, and uncertainty, yet delivering beautifully ripe fruit and structure. As the 76th vintage in the House’s history, it evokes “the first rays of a day full of promise”: an elegant Champagne that balances power with freshness and refined detail.
The 2015 harvest excelled in red-skinned grapes, bringing maturity and a full-bodied finish. The blend showcases that strength with Pinot Noir (44%), supported by Chardonnay (32%) for brightness and precision, and Meunier (24%) for supple fruit and roundness. After 6 years ageing in Moët & Chandon’s cellars, plus at least 6 months post-disgorgement, this Grand Vintage is finished in an Extra Brut style with a low dosage of 5g/L, delivering clarity, energy, and a clean, gastronomic finish.
Tasting Experience
The bouquet opens with breadcrumbs, fresh brioche and almond paste, then turns floral—elderflower and jasmine—before moving into fruit notes of white peach and watermelon. A subtle “garrigue at dawn” nuance adds a tender, vegetal lift. On the palate, it is direct and enveloping—generous and supple in structure, with floral, aniseed and lightly mentholated tones bringing freshness. The finish lingers with a delicate, fresh-almond bitterness that makes it highly food-friendly.
Food Pairing (Malaysia-friendly)
Perfect with pork dishes, rich fish (salmon, tuna), shellfish, and soft cheeses—especially where a drier, fresher Champagne is needed to cut through texture and richness.
Serving
Serve well-chilled at 10–12°C in a tulip Champagne glass for maximum aroma and definition.
Q: What is Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015?
A: A vintage Champagne expressing the Cellar Master’s interpretation of the 2015 harvest, aged 6 years and finished as Extra Brut (5g/L) for freshness and precision.
Q: What grapes are used in Grand Vintage 2015?
A: Pinot Noir 44%, Chardonnay 32%, Meunier 24%.
Q: What does “Extra Brut 5g/L” mean?
A: It means very low dosage (only 5 grams of sugar per litre), giving a drier, cleaner finish and making it very food-friendly.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: Brioche and almond paste with elderflower/jasmine, then white peach and watermelon; palate is generous yet fresh with aniseed/menthol notes and a delicate almond-bitter finish.
