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  • Country ranking ?

    1 436
  • Producer ranking ?

    171
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

Every Grand Vintage is unique and original, the Cellar Master’s free, personal interpretation in service of revealing the exceptional personality of singular vintage years. 

Moët & Chandon's Champagne Grand Vintage is only made in great years. This wine of Champagne is the symbol of the spirit that presides over the creation of each Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage. It is the fruit of a personal interpretation of the year's composition and is the result of a rigorous selection of the year's wines, resulting in champagnes that stand out for their singularity, complexity and ageing potential.

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Wine Information

Grand Vintage 2004 Graceful - Elegant - Sleek

Every Grand Vintage is unique and original, the cellar master’s personal, free interpretation in service of the singular qualities of that year’s grapes.

Grand Vintage 2004 perfectly embodies the three essential values of the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage spirit:

freedom of interpretation, selection of the year's most remarkable wines, respect for the individuality of each vintage for finely aged champagnes which stand out for their maturity, complexity and charisma.

Assemblage
Chardonnay: 38 %
Pinot Noir: 33 %
Pinot Meunier: 29 %
Dosage: 5 g/litre

Food Pairing
Grand Vintage 2004 pairs perfectly with

Fish, seafood and caviar
Duck and white meat such as poultry
Fresh green flavours like coriander or lemongrass
The sweet-tart flavours of citrus fruit
Bracing flavours like green tomato or lemon
Almonds, hazel nuts, figs
Risotto, pasta

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Vintage 2004

A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th onwards. The quality was a pleasant surprise; vibrant wines with appropriate intensity, refined charm and refreshing lightness. This vintage impresses me more and more, and I feel tempted to give it the full five stars. It comes with a rare balance of freshness, lightness, yet fine aromatic intensity. Post-release, this vintage has proven to be slow to age, and elegant wines are likely to keep on ageing gracefully. Dom Pérignon and Louis Roederer Cristal both excelled.

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Tasting note

color

Light, Green-Yellow and Bright

ending

Long, Flavorful and Lingering

flavors

Toasty, Citrus, White fruits, Apricot, Mineral and Creamy

nose

Complex, Pure, Opulent and Intense

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Balanced, Well-structured, Concentrated, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Toasty, Fresh, Firm and Dry

Verdict

Impressive and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Bright yellow. Aromas of pineapple and honeysuckle. Bracing and mineral, with flavours of grapefruit and a long finish.

I prefer drinking this to Dom Pérignon 2004, which is less open. This has a charming toasty and citrussy character with mouthfilling body. Great champagne to drink now at 6-8C and served with Smoked Salmon Skagen.
  • 91p
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Autolyses, apples and some yellow plums and minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, good length.
  • 89p
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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