Very Aged Moet & Chandons

[cabrales]

Square Meal UK describes an unusual offer from M&C (direct from champagne producer):

http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/news/display.p...p?CategoryID=22

Do members have views on how non-D Perignon M&C ages, and on the relative attractiveness of the offered vintages relative to their prices?

Interestingly, the producer categorizes M&C vintages into four groups (to be clear, not all the vintages below are included in the offer):

"The Gatsbys

1970, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1995

As Gatsby the seducer stated himself, ‘can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!’…

‘Seductive, full-bodied and fleshy. These wines correspond to the modern era of Champagne and are produced from large harvests under exceptional conditions.’

The Hemingways

1952, 1962, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1988, 1996

Although Hemingway suffered from a tempestuous life, he rose above personal problems to become one of the great writers…

‘Demonstrating a true balance between high concentration (ripe harvest) and high acidic balance (young harvest). They are vintages produced in uncertain years where the winemaker has had to overcome obstacles.’

The Rivieras

1945, 1947, 1959, 1976, 1989, 1990

Sun-kissed wines from warmer years… ‘Vintage harvests marked by the stamp of exceptionally warm weather to the point of excess and imbalance.’

The Orwells

1943, 1955, 1961, 1964, 1973, 1975, 1992, 1993

Orwell only ever published six novels. Whilst scarce in quantity, they are considered amongst the true classics of the literary world…

‘Somewhat rare vintages with exceptional completeness of the three Champagne grape varieties: chardonnay, pinot meunier and pinot noir. Distinguished by their balance, harmony and quality of blend.’"

Edited February 8, 2003 by cabrales (log)