Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut 2009 (750ML)

94 WS / 93 WE / 93 JM / 92 VM / 92 JS / 92 FS / 17 JR

“I am convinced that 2009 is of the same pedigree as 2002” - Benoit Gouez, Moët & Chandon cellar master

A sleek, creamy Champagne, with an expressive range of toast, apricot, candied Meyer lemon zest, cassis and pastry cream set in a tightly-knit and racy frame. This offers personality now, but the focus and concentration recommends it to the cellar as well. Disgorged February 2017. Drink now through 2030. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

Taking advantage of the natural richness of this vintage, this wine is ripe and soft, hinting at yeastiness as well as retaining plenty of attractive acidity. This balanced wine is powerfully rich and ready to drink now. - Wine Enthusiast 

Benoit Gouez has worked his magic with this bottling, using Meunier to emphasise fruit at the expense of some of Moet's trademark toastiness. A veritable fruit bomb when released, with aromas of apricot, Mirabelle, and tangerine packed in a broad structure, the wine has mellowed rather than evolved, with a streak of toastiness sitting on top of the plush fruit. A tingling sense of acidity promotes freshness; this wine is less heavy than other examples from the vintage. Very good indeed. Alcohol 12.50%. Tasted Mar 2023. 4/5 stars. - Steve Pritchard, Inside Burgundy

Moët’s 2009 Extra Brut Grand Vintage is radiant, supple and voluptuous, with all of the generosity of the year front and center. Candied lemon, almond, chamomile, brioche and baked apple tart develop in a rich, inviting champagne that will drink beautifully upon release. A wine of pure and total pleasure, the 2009 is one of those Champagnes that disappears in an instant. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Some houses have threaded this riper vintage into a handy cuvée and Moët is one of these. Ripe-pear and toasted-brioche aromas here, while the palate has attractive, vinous, fleshy fruit. Peach and light cherry notes to close. Drink or hold. - James Suckling

Pale chartreuse yellow, silver reflections, a very fine mousse. Subtle notes of biscuits, roasted nuts, a touch of peach and mango in the background, subtle notes of savoury dried herbs. Medium complexity, white apples, a subtle extracted sweetness, an integrated acidity, notes of apricot and some blossom honey on the finish, already drinking well. - Falstaff

Fine and rather majestic with an attractive savoury spine. Lots of fun and bumptious fruit and attraction. Lightly bitter finish. Quite long. A very good Grand Vintage. Melon-like fruit. - Jancis Robinson