Moët & Chandon MCIII 001.14 12,5% Vol. 0,75l

MCIII

TASTING NOTES

COMPOSITION

First third: metal (37.5% of the blend) 

Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks 

Selection of still wines from 2003 for their maturity and sunny character (50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir) 

Second third: wood (37.5% of the blend) 

Aged for 6 months in oak barrels 

Selection of 3 Grand Vintage blends: 2002 for richness, 2000 for liveliness, 1998 for elegance. 

Final third: glass (25% of the blend) 

Matured in bottles of 3 Grand Vintage Collection 1999 champagnes for richness, 1998 for elegance and 1993 for liveliness.

A MAJESTIC APPEARANCE 

Deep, bright gold adorned with amber glints.

NOSE

It gradually reveals a complex perfume whose aromas arrive one after the other in an enchanting saraband. First there are ripe, warm and dark notes of coffee, malt, mocha, praline, licorice, Tonka bean, pecan nuts, ripe wheat and pastries. The intense and deep fruitiness of the wine then takes over, with nuances of citrus peel, citron, kumquat, bergamot and verbena. The final note has mineral accents that evoke flint and the scents of sea air, as well as toasted notes.

PALATE 

The maturity and depth of the wine are evident at first glance with its lively and exuberant character, a sensation of silky opulence. This wine is both delicate and robust, dense and supple, elegant and imposing. Its power is under control, gradually revealed, guided by the structure of the champagne. Its fruity character is expressed in notes of candied citrus, stone fruit (plums and nectarines), dried fig and date, and lingers through warm and spicy tones (vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg). The wine’s apogee is a precise and mineral finish, capped with a slightly salty and refreshing taste.

DOSAGE

5 g/liter

CELLARING TIME

15 years

AGING AFTER DISGORGEMENT

At least 6 months