Moët & Chandon - Brut Impérial 1964 - Champagne - Grand Vintage

Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 1964 - A Relic of Champagne

To celebrate its 1964 anniversary, this Champagne represents absolute excellence. A bottle that has traversed the decades with exemplary serenity.

The 1964 Vintage: A Legendary Year

The 1964 vintage is considered by wine historians to be one of the greatest of the post-war era. A hot, dry summer yielded grapes of a richness and concentration rarely seen. This Brut Impérial 1964 expresses all the power and structure of this exceptional year, offering a tasting experience that borders on the emotional.

Miraculous Preservation in a Natural Cellar

The value of this bottle lies in its history: it comes directly from a natural cellar located in Épernay. Having hardly ever traveled, the wine has benefited from constant humidity and temperature for over 60 years. The result is astonishing: the wine level is perfect (below the capsule) and the color has remained remarkably clear, a sign of the original cork's perfect seal.

Tasting Notes: A Sensory Journey

Tasting a 1964 in this condition is a rare privilege. The wine has traded its lively bubbles for a creamy effervescence and a fascinating tertiary complexity:

• Coat: Deep gold with amber highlights, a shine that testifies to its health.
• Nose: An enchanting bouquet of roasted coffee, porcini mushroom, butterscotch, dried fig and undergrowth.
• Palate: The structure is still very present, supported by a noble vinosity. Notes of pecan, chestnut honey, and candied orange peel are evident. The finish is incredibly long, typical of very old, perfectly preserved vintages.

Authenticity and Condition of the Bottle

In keeping with its venerable age, the label shows scratches and slight tears that attest to its authenticity and its prolonged stay in a humid cellar. However, all the text is perfectly legible. The capsule, meanwhile, is in surprisingly fresh condition for a 1964 bottle.

WUAT's Opinion: A Collector's Opportunity

It's becoming increasingly difficult to find Champagnes from the 1960s whose preservation can be guaranteed. This 1964 Moët & Chandon ticks all the boxes: local origin, optimal fill level, and a healthy color. It's a collector's item that will delight both the vintage wine enthusiast and the collector of the world's most famous brand.

Serving suggestions for a 60-year-old wine

A wine like this deserves to be treated with care. We recommend serving it between 7°C and 8°C. Do not decant. Allow the wine to open gently in the glass (a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute) to allow it to oxygenate gradually and release its complex aromas.