Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2016

Product Description:
Radiant complexity and poised maturity define this distinguished vintage rosé Champagne from Moët & Chandon. The Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2016 is the 45th rosé vintage release from the house, created to express the singular personality of the 2016 growing season in Champagne. Marked by climatic contrasts that combined intense spring rainfall with a dry, warm summer, the vintage produced wines of concentration, freshness and remarkable precision. The blend combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, with a portion of still red wine contributing both structure and depth of colour. Extended cellar ageing allows the wine to develop layered tertiary complexity while preserving the vibrancy that characterises the house style.

In the glass, the wine reveals a refined interplay of red berry fruit, blood orange, spice and smoky mineral nuances. Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the cuvée, bringing vinosity and tension, while Chardonnay contributes brightness and elegance. The palate is both generous and controlled, supported by a fine mousse and energetic acidity that carry the wine through a long, savoury finish. Subtle notes of pastry, toasted nuts and dried flowers emerge with aeration, adding further sophistication and depth. This is a rosé Champagne built less on overt sweetness or fruitiness and more on structure, texture and gastronomic appeal. Its balance of maturity and freshness makes it highly versatile at the table, particularly with duck, tuna, salmon or mushroom-based dishes. Already expressive, the wine also possesses the concentration and composure to evolve beautifully over the coming decade.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Layered and refined
Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and blood orange mingle with rose petals, pink peppercorn, toasted almond and subtle smoky mineral notes.

PALATE
– Structured and vibrant
Silky yet energetic, showing red berry fruit, citrus peel and delicate spice layered over fine acidity, creamy mousse and savoury mineral depth.

FINISH
– Long and gastronomic
A persistent finish marked by dried cherry, blood orange zest, gentle toast and lingering chalky freshness with impressive precision.

Reviews & Accolades
“Restrained strawberry fruit with notes of flowers and oranges, following through to a medium body with a creamy texture and a fresh, vivid finish. Drink now.” — James Suckling, 93 points

“The 2016 Grand Vintage Rosé is showing beautifully, mingling aromas of red berries and plums with hints of peony, orange oil, spices and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and vinous, with lively acids and a long, saline finish, it's a blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.” — William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, 93 points

“A harmonious rosé Champagne, with fragrant notes of white cherry, blood orange granita and toast underscored by lively acidity and a fine mousse. Creamy on the palate, with hints of spice and smoke on the finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier. Drink now through 2028.” — Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 92 points

Finer Details:
Style – Rosé Champagne
Varietal – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier
Country – France
Region – Champagne
Vintage – 2016
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 12.5%
Other – Vintage Rosé Champagne