By This season, Moët & Chandon invites friends and enthusiasts to celebrate the Holiday season with passion and elegance. Because exceptional moments deserve magnification, the Maison unveils two limited editions created to make every moment an unforgettable memory, imbued with magic, conviviality, and collective joy. Let love spread under the banner of French savoir-fête, Moët & Chandon’s signature since 1743.
MOËT & CHANDON: A RED-TINTED CELEBRATION
This year, Moët & Chandon colours the world in red – a symbol of human connection, love and celebration, the very essence of our Maison.
Moët & Chandon invites you to celebrate passion and vitality, qualities embodied by an emblematic colour: red. Far more than a mere hue, it is a warm expression of love, joy and sharing, core values of the Maison. During this festive season, red infuses a vibrant energy, warming tables and illuminating the precious moments of the year-end celebrations. In Paris, a city of light and audacity, red manifests in all its forms. Whether it enhances the Parisian allure through flamboyant evening gowns or audacious accessories, it imparts a touch of sophistication and character. From the glittering lights of Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the elegant vitrines of Place Vendôme, red pulsates in the heart of the city, inviting an intense Parisian experience.
THE FRENCH SAVOIR-FÊTE BY MOËT & CHANDON
CHOOSING THE IDEAL CHAMPAGNE
Moët & Chandon offers a palette of refined champagnes to suit every desire. From the iconic Moët Impérial, available in a special “Red” edition for the Holiday season, to the Grand Vintage and the Collection Impériale Création N°1, let your preferences be your guide in finding the ideal companion for your festivities.
For a shared moment: Opt for the quintessential Moët Impérial or Moët Impérial Rosé, as each year, Cellar Master Benoît Gouez strives to create a perfect balance, sublimating the freshness and fruitiness of our wines, making it ideal to share with your loved ones and celebrate them during the festive season.
For a remarkable gift: The Grand Vintage, presented in an elegant black robe, celebrate the uniqueness of each vintage. Discover the treasures released from our cellars: the 2016, 2009, and 2000 vintages, ready for tasting.
For an exceptional dinner: Indulge in the Collection Impériale Création N°1, the result of a complex blend achieved through wines that have different ageing methods. Launched to commemorate the Maison’s 280th anniversary, this exceptional cuvée embodies the quintessence of Moët & Chandon’s savoir-vin.
THE PERFECT SERVE
For optimal tasting, adhering to certain guidelines is essential. Marie-Christine Osselin, Wine Experience Manager, recommends storing champagne away from light and heat (12-13°C), then chilling it as follows: a few hours in a fridge or 15 to 20 min in an ice bucket (1/3 of Ice cubes, 2/3 of cold water), never frost the Champagne. A temperature between 8-10°C for non-vintage, 10-12°C for vintage is ideal for fully appreciating the aromatic complexity of our wines. For optimal experience, discard the traditional flute in favour of our 870 glass, crafted by our Cellar Master, Benoît Gouez, effervescence guru Gérard Liger-Belair and the prestigious glassmaker Gérard Lehmann. If you don’t have this glass, opt for a white wine glass, whose wider opening allows the full bouquet and subtleties of our champagnes to be released.
THE CHAMPAGNE PAIRING
Moët & Chandon Executive Chef, Jean-Michel Bardet, favours simple yet refined dishes that complement the characteristics of the champagnes. Moët Impérial is a perfect pairing for seafood, lightly cooked dishes, and dishes with delicate salinity. Rosé Impérial pairs well with shellfish such as lobster or prawns, with lightly flavoured cuisine such as pink berries and Espelette pepper, or with duck for meat or fresh goat’s cheese.
First appetizer: Ideal pairings for Moët Impérial Brut include seafood platters or dishes like “Le Turbot en Bellevue”. This classic French dish is revisited with a modern twist, featuring a perfectly cooked white fish for a supple texture, a pear-based condiment to complement the fruity Moët & Chandon style, and a hint of ginger for a touch of freshness and spice. The accompanying elements are presented in various-sized spheres to enhance the champagne’s elegant effervescence. Caviar completes the flavours, adding a final touch of essential saline and iodine notes to deliciously reveal the Moët Impérial Brut.
Second appetizer: Ideal pairing for Grand Vintage Rosé 2016 is lobster “Vol-au-vent”. This classic French celebration dish combines the “Vol-au-vent” with exceptional lobster from the Brittany coast. The lobster provides a gentle salinity, harmonising with clementine and pink peppercorns to echo the fruity, subtly spicy, elegant, and precise aromatic notes of the Grand Vintage Rosé 2016.
Main course: Ideal pairing for Grand Vintage 2016 is Christmas poultry in a bread crust. No Christmas table is complete without poultry! We suggest selecting high-quality, locally raised poultry. Cooking it in a crust, besides its spectacular presentation, helps maintain a juicy and delicate meat. In this dish, the perfectly cooked poultry, with its melt-in-your-mouth texture, complements the Grand Vintage aromatic notes. Lacto-fermented lemon, fennel and anise create a delicious ode to the radiant, serene, and harmonious bouquet of Grand Vintage 2016. Desserts: Ideal pairing for Nectar Impérial Blanc is Christmas Orange. In France, gifting an orange at Christmas symbolises offering a sun-kissed fruit during a cold, dark season. It’s a precious gesture signifying care for the recipient. In this dessert, the generous flavours of coconut and citrus pay homage to Nectar Impérial Blanc’s fruity and indulgent bouquet. The crunchy chocolate shell, combined with the creamy coconut mousse, complements the champagne’s creamy effervescence for a flamboyant and delicious finish.
Moët & Chandon celebrates the Holiday season with brilliance and refinement thanks to its limited editions, designed to transform every moment into a memorable souvenir. Embodying passion and elegance, these exclusive editions, enhanced by the vibrant colours of red, promise to illuminate your celebrations and highlight the French “art de vivre,” a signature of the Maison.
The Moët & Chandon Limited Edition will be available in selected retail outlets and the Moët & Chandon Bars in Epernay.