Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2012/2013 Champagne Bottle 75clFounded in pernay in 1743, Jean Rmy Mot made the house of Mot et Chandon the most famous in Europe. He established a link with Russia, strategically exploiting this seminal market against a backdrop of war. The house's rich history includes the friendship link between Napolean Bonaparte and the grandson of the founder, dating from their time at military academy Napolon was a frequent visitor to pernay, and the "Imperial" in the name of this Champagne

It's Beaune-style quality at a fraction of the usual asking fee

refashioned the masonry

smoked salmon

including the rosé and dry white

This light rosé wine expresses some very intense aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers

Second wine – Les Hauts de Pontet

It is rich and full bodied but very smooth in the mouth with plum

Serve with fish such as hallibut or cod and shellfish such as scallops in a buttery sauce

but readers will need to be very patient

James Suckling 91/100

9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot

maturation and use of great reserve wines