Moet & Chandon, Champagne (France) 2012

Sep 25, 2019

By Robert Whitley

 In recent vintages, Moet Champagne in general have been going drier within the boundaries of the Brut classification.  The 2012 Extra Brut takes the trend to a new level with but 5 grams of residual sugar per liter.   This vintage rocks with subtle notes of green apple and citrus, a refined mousse and a long, impressive finish.   You can certainly pop the corks now, but I would give this one an additional five years in the cellar, which will increase the "wow" factor exponentially.    A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.   

Country / Region

France

Appellation

Champagne

Grape Variety

Color

Sparkling

Vintage

2012

Score

97

Price

US $ 75.00

Producer

Moet & Chandon