Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Brut (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Moet & Chandon
Label Name:
 
Rose Imperial Brut (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Épernay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: The Somm Journal 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92; James Suckling 91; Wine Spectator ~90–92; Wine Enthusiast 90. Key references: Moët & Chandon official product pages and critic reviews (Wine. com, Wine Spectator, Jeb Dunnuck)

Tasting Note
Bright pink with amber highlights. Intense red-berry aromas (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry) with floral rose and a touch of pepper. Juicy palate of red fruits and peach, creamy mousse, fresh menthol note and a crisp, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, oysters, lobster, roast chicken, duck breast, creamy cheeses, light pastries. Asian: sushi and sashimi, spicy Thai salads, Korean BBQ, Cantonese roast pork, dim sum.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (in-bottle secondary fermentation). NV blend with 20–30% reserve wines; typically 40–50% Pinot Noir, 30–40% Meunier, 10–20% Chardonnay. Aged ~21 months on lees; dosage ~7 g/L.

Vineyard Info
House founded 1743 in Épernay. Part of LVMH, with extensive vineyard holdings and long cellar tradition. Chef de Cave directs blending to maintain the Moët Impérial Rosé house style.