The “MC” of course stands for Moët & Chandon, although the Roman numeral III could reflect the three centuries that span this maison’s existence. MCIII is the result of aging and combining a number of Moët’s best Grand Vintage wines into what results in an ultra-luxurious, non-vintage Champagne. The maturation of these various vintages has been divided into a trilogy of aging vessels encompassing wood, glass, and metal. This innovative process took Moët’s Chef de Cave Benoît Gouez and his team of winemakers more than 20 years to perfect. The result is a Champagne of intense golden color that clouds the glass with a multitude of thin bubbles; fills the mouth with yeast, lemon, and roses; and lingers with a long, gentle finish. The black glass bottle, with its heavy silver base and cap and engraved accents, adds to the uniqueness of this Champagne, which will become a regular but limited part of the Moët & Chandon family.