Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Moet & Chandon
Label Name:
 
Imperial Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine & Spirits 92; Tasting Panel 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Falstaff 91

Tasting Note
Pale golden with fine mousse. Bright green apple, citrus and white peach, backed by brioche, toasted nuts and light minerality. Elegant, creamy mousse and a refreshing, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses (Brie), shellfish; Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, light Thai salads.

Production Method
Non-vintage cuvée blended from 100+ base wines with 20–30% reserve wines; traditional méthode champenoise; ~24 months on lees before release; dosage typical of Brut (~7–9 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Moët & Chandon, founded 1743 in Épernay, is the largest Champagne house; Brut Impérial (Moët Impérial) created 1869 as the house’s flagship NV. Maison is part of LVMH.