In what might be a true champagne lover’s delight, Moet & Chandon has put its100-year old Grand Vintage collection of champagne on sale, for a price tag of £60,000 ($101,842). Sold exclusively through Harrods, one of the world’s premier luxury detail chains, this set of 750ml bottles of champagne will have certain characteristics which are normally not to be found with anything of that vintage. The 1911 Grand Vintage collection had earlier come to light last month, went it went on sale for a charity auction and was sold to Ann Peacock and Crown team for winning the auction with a bid of $60,000, but this time, Harrods has obtained exclusive rights to sell it as a part of their Christmas gift recommendation for 2011.
Since 1743, Moet & Chandon have impressed sommeliers with their various new offerings, often presenting them in special edition versions, to cash in their novelty value. In recent times, after creating special editions like the Golden Jeroboam, and the Ice Imperial, this 1911 Grand Vintage collection joins the lot as one of the premier offerings. From some of the experts that have tasted the rare sparkling white wine, mention the unusual coloring of a pale golden yellow, which is a rarity of white wines of this age. They say that after such a duration of maturity, the champagnes usually turn towards the browner side, unlike this one that has retained much of the classic golden yellow.
The other factor which impressed sommeliers is the fruity and floral nose of the wine, and also the bubbly undertones which it leaves on the tongue. With age, these characteristics generally disappear and don’t retain the delicate beauty associated with champagne. In short it is known to be ‘elegantly vintage and deliciously lively’. So those looking to gift something truly royal and rare, the 1911 Grand Vintage collection from Moet & Chandon fits the bell right on the dot. A true connoisseur's delight, the Moet & Chandon coffret contains 6 bottles presented in custom black leather chest with elegant brass fittings; perfect for gift giving, drinking and keeping this century-old treasure from the legendary champagne house.
