Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Imperial, 750ml, France NV
The Wine
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Moët & Chandon’s unique style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity.
Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance its maturity, complexity and constancy, the assemblage reflects
the diversity and complementarity of the three grapes varietals :The body of the Pinot Noir:30 to 40%
The suppleness of the Pinot Meunier: 30-40%
The finesse of Chardonnay: 20-30%
Tasting notes
An elegant color, golden straw yellow with green highlights .
A sparkling bouquet:
- The vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit
- The freshness of mineral nuances and white flowers
- The elegance of blond notes (brioche, cereal, fresh nuts)
The delicious sumptuousness of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach, apple)
The alluring caress of fine bubbles
The soft vivacity of citrus fruit and nuances of gooseberry.
Country of Origin:
France
Region / Appelation / AVA:
France / Champagne / Epernay
Certification:
Grape Varieties:
20-30% Chardonnay, 30-40% Pinot Noir, 30-40%Pinot Meniere.
20-30% of Reserve wines
Vintage:
NV (Non Vintage)
Alcohol (ABV):
12%
Producer:
Moët & Chandon
Ratings:
Wine Enthusiast (90pts): "Attractively poised between softness and crispness, this best-selling Champagne is packed with ripe white fruits that are given a lift by the tight acidity. Its reliability and the increasing dryness and freshness of the wine are exemplary. This bottling is ready to drink"
Wine Spectator (90 pts): "A lively, balanced Champagne, offering a round and accessible mix of juicy tangerine and ripe blackberry fruit flavors underscored by toasted brioche, grated ginger, graphite and spice. A fresh crowd-pleaser"
Sweetness Scale:
Bone Dry / Brut Nature / Zero Dosage (0-3 g/L)
Dry / Extra Brut (0-6 g/L)
***Off-Dry / Brut (0-12 g/L) ***: 7 gr/Lt
Medium Sweet / Extra-Sec (12-17 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Sec (17-32 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Demi-Sec (32-50 g/L)
Very Sweet / Doux (+50 g/L)
Serving Temperature:
8 to 10 C