Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Rose 2013

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 is a vintage-dated rosé Champagne bottled at approximately 12.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scored 94 points by both James Suckling and Wine Spectator, this release marks the 44th vintage rosé in the storied House's history and stands out for its unusually high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12.5%  |  Origin: Épernay, Champagne, France  |  2013 Vintage  |  House: Moët & Chandon

Production & Heritage

Moët & Chandon, founded in 1743 in Épernay, is one of the largest and most recognized Champagne houses in the world, now part of the LVMH group. The Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 is produced using the traditional method (méthode champenoise) and spent approximately seven years aging on its lees in the House's extensive cellars beneath Épernay. The blend comprises 44% Pinot Noir — of which 14% is vinified as still red wine to impart color and depth — alongside a notably generous 35% Chardonnay and 21% Pinot Meunier, giving the wine more structural precision and freshness than many rosé Champagnes that lean more heavily on Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with sweet, inviting layers of wild strawberry, raspberry, and pomegranate seed. As the wine breathes, hints of blood orange, star fruit, and rose petal emerge alongside deeper accents of black pepper, dried flowers, and new leather.

Taste: The entry is bright with crisp stone fruit — think plum and cherry — framed by Chardonnay-driven acidity. The mid-palate broadens into peach skin, smoked almond, and Mandarin orange peel, while subtle notes of oyster shell and lemon thyme add savory complexity. Cinnamon and dark chocolate surface toward the peak, revealing the red wine component's influence.

Finish: The finish is long and finely textured, with a delicate powdery astringency that keeps the wine taut and precise. Lingering flashes of pink grapefruit and lime zest close the experience with vivid freshness.

How to Drink Grand Vintage Rosé 2013

Serve lightly chilled, ideally between 50–54°F (10–12°C), in a tulip-shaped glass that channels its complex aromatics. This is a Champagne built for contemplative sipping, though its acidity and structure make it remarkably versatile at the table. A French 75 variation using this cuvée elevates the cocktail with genuine vintage depth. A Kir Royale — though purists may balk at adding cassis to a wine this refined — benefits from the rosé's inherent berry character. For a lighter aperitif, a simple Champagne Cocktail with a sugar cube and Angostura bitters allows the wine's own complexity to remain the focus.

Best For

• Celebrating a milestone anniversary or significant personal achievement
• Gifting a Champagne enthusiast who already knows non-vintage bottlings
• Pairing with a multi-course tasting menu as an opening or transitional pour
• Adding a collectible vintage rosé to a Champagne cellar

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 taste like? It leads with bright wild strawberry, cherry, and stone fruit flavors, layered with savory notes of smoked almond, oyster shell, and lemon thyme. The finish is long, with pink grapefruit zest and a fine, powdery texture.

How does Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 compare to Dom Pérignon Rosé? Dom Pérignon Rosé is the prestige cuvée from the same parent house and sits at a higher price tier with longer aging and more limited production. The Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 shares vintage-specific character and serious aging but uses a different blending philosophy — notably 35% Chardonnay — and represents a more accessible entry into aged rosé Champagne.

Is Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 good for sipping neat? Absolutely — seven years of lees aging have developed a complexity that rewards slow, attentive drinking, and this wine is at its most expressive served slightly chilled without any additions.

Where is Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 made? It is produced by Moët & Chandon at their historic cellars in Épernay, in the heart of the Champagne region of northeastern France.

What foods pair well with Grand Vintage Rosé 2013? Seared duck breast works well with the wine's red-fruit and spice notes. Sushi and sashimi complement its bright acidity and saline undertones. Aged Comté or Gruyère echo the toasty, nutty complexity from extended lees contact. Grilled salmon with citrus glaze mirrors the grapefruit and lime zest on the finish. Raspberry tart offers a harmonious dessert pairing without overwhelming the wine's delicacy.

What sizes does Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle; availability in other formats such as magnums may vary by market and vintage allocation.

Is Grand Vintage Rosé 2013 worth the price? It positions as a premium vintage Champagne, sitting above Moët's non-vintage range but below the prestige Dom Pérignon tier. With 94-point scores from two major critics and seven years of cellar aging, it delivers strong value within the vintage rosé Champagne category.

Why Grand Vintage Rosé 2013?

What distinguishes this release is the unusually high 35% Chardonnay content — a proportion that gives it more backbone and citrus-driven freshness than many rosé Champagnes built primarily around Pinot Noir. Seven years on the lees in Moët's Épernay cellars have produced a wine that balances youthful fruit intensity with real development. Dual 94-point scores from James Suckling and Wine Spectator, plus 93 from Wine Enthusiast, confirm the 2013 vintage's quality. As the 44th vintage rosé in Moët & Chandon's lineage, it carries a pedigree that few Champagne houses can match in sheer historical continuity.