| Type | Champagne |
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| Region | |
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| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 12.0% |
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
The best-selling Champagne in the world
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The wine
What does this wine taste like?
After appreciating it’s elegant colour, gilded straw-yellow with greenish glints, the vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruits and the freshness of mineral nuances and white flowers come to the fore.There are undertones of toastier notes, which bring to mind brioche, cereals and nuts, adding that extra touch of elegance. A generous palate, combining intensity and subtlety, the delicious richness of white fleshy fruits (pear, peach, apple), the enticing touch of its fine bubbles and the soft verve of citrus fruits and gooseberry.
| Light | Bold | |
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| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
Drinking and storing
The Impérial is a Champagne designed to be drunk whilst in its prime, although it has the ability to gain complexity for 4 or 5 years in bottle. To set it off, serve in a tulip or white wine glass, at a temperature between 6 and 8 ºC.
Serve between 6ºC and 8ºC
Food pairing
Ideal for accompanying appetisers, oysters, seafood or soft cheeses.
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Winemaking
Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines especially selected to enhance its maturity, complexity and constancy. The blend reflects the diversity and complementary traits of the three grape varieties: body from the Pinot Noir (30 to 40%), agility from the Meunier (30 to 40%) and finesse from the Chardonnay (20 to 30%). A small dosage of 9 g/litre before applying the definitive cork to the bottle ensures a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.
The winery
Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon Champagne: One of the world's most influential, successful and glamorous Champagne producers. Moët & Chandon's history began in 1743 when Claude Moët, a wine merchant in Épernay, founded the Maison Moët. In 1833, the winery took the name of Moët et Chandon when Pierre-Gabriel Chandon entered the management team. He was the son-in-law of Jean-Rémy Moët, who was then the company's director. Jean-Rémy was...
