Moet&ChandonGrandVintageCollectionRoseExtra-BrutLateDisgorged1998

Moët & Chandon are the most famous producers in Champagne. First founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, it was the marketing acumen of Rémy Moët which initiated the brand’s international fame and mass volume production. Since then, Moët & Chandon have grown by acquiring other champagne estates, selling them forward and keeping their prestigious vineyards. Such large-scale production could only operate under the leadership of a truly superb Chef de Caves and in Benoît Gouez, Moët have one of the best. With a ten-man oenologist team led by chief Dom Pérignon winemaker Vincent Chaperon, Benoît has access to the most academic minds and palates in the region, no doubt a huge driving factor behind his success. Now proprietors to the largest amount of land: some 1,190-hecatres of rich limestone soil, and the largest extent of cellars: over twenty eight kilometres.rrEvery Grand Vintage is unique and original, the Cellar Master’s interpretation of the singular year that is produced. The Möet & Chandon Grand Vintage spirit is founded on three essential values: Freedom of interpretation, selection of the year’s most remarkable wines and individuality of the vintage. Grand Vintage 1998 is the maison’s 34th vintage. This champagne is a very limited release, typically Moet Grand Vintage is released after 6-8 years on the lees, this late release version with 14 years lees ageing has broadened out the texture and really added to its complexity.rrWeather: The 1998 vintage shows all the hallmarks of a truly outstanding year. The features of the vintage were a high natural sugar content in the grapes and an excellent level of acidity, indicating an exceptional overall balance and long ageing potential. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Predominantly Grand & Premier CrusrGrape Varieties: 43% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 22% Meunier | Including 19% Red WinerLees Ageing: 14 yearsrDisgorged: April 2013rDosage: 5 g/lrCork: Mytik Diam Technological rDrink: Now to 2030rrTasting Note: The recently disgorged 1998 Grand Vintage Rosé Collection is in a great place today. In 1998, the blend leans more heavily towards Chardonnay, which is felt in the wine’s lithe, delicate personality and brilliance. Dried flowers, mint, dried cherries, licorice and sweet red berries are all finely-knit in this super-attractive, open-knit Champagne. The 1998 is not super-complex, but it is absolutely delicious â€?Tasted by Antonio Galloni