Moet & Chandon Champagne Imperial NV 1.5Ltr

Name: Moet & Chandon Champagne Imperial NV 1.5Ltr
Brand: Moet & Chandon
SKU: 433691
Price: 133.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (6 reviews)

size

1.5Ltr

country

France

region

Champagne

6 Ratings

See 6 Professional Reviews

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Elegant aromas of warm brioche and toasted almond rise from the glass. What follows on the palate is a symphony, from round tropical fruit flavors to crisp acidity to crescendoing with the finest carbonation and dry finish,. A true classic deserving of its praise. (Finalist) (Tried & True) (Great Value) - 2019 ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE ... More details

Moet & Chandon Champagne Imperial NV 1.5Ltr

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Rated 91 by Decanter

Slightly smoky reductive nose with notes of chalk dust, quince, and wild strawberry. Bright apple freshness on a yeasty, mellow palate and lovely balance with a gentle resonance. Drinking Window 2020 - 2025.

Rated 90 by Vinous Media

Light, bright yellow. Musky pear and toasty lees on the nose and in the mouth. Fleshy and open-knit, with a hint of bitter lemon pith adding back-end cut. Finishes on a gently smoky note, with very good cling and focus and a hint of bitter quinine. This must be the best example of this bottling that I've had in years, if not decades. In the past the Imperial Brut received a dosage of 12 g/l, but no more; in fact, there's talk that in the near future it may be dropped down as far as 7 g/l.

Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast

The lower dosage of this famous brand has produced good balance between the crisply textured white fruits and the light minerality. The Champagne just hints of some bottle age. It is totally ready to drink.

Rated 90 by Wine Spectator

A hint of smoke wafts through flavors of black currant, lemon-infused pastry cream and crystallized honey in this fresh, well-meshed Champagne, with a touch of Mandarin orange peel and a fine mousse. Drink now.

Rated 90 by James Suckling

This is a complex, composed and fresh style with an array of citrus and stone fruit and some tropical notes, as well as bready nuances. The palate has fleshy, supple and fine texture with impressively fresh, peachy flavors. Drink now.

WNR

Winery

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. TASTING NOTES *Golden straw yellow with green highlights *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)

Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description

Moet & Chandon Champagne Imperial NV 1.5Ltr

SKU 433691

Sale

~~$140.40~~

/1.5Ltr bottle

$133.38

/1.5Ltr bottle

Quantity

Add to Cart

Bulk Discounts

Add 3 Bottles $390.60 ($130.20 per bottle)

* This item is available for online ordering only. It can be picked up or shipped from our location within 4-6 business days.

Professional Ratings

UBC

Rated 94 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Rated 91 by Decanter

Rated 90 by Vinous Media

Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast

Rated 90 by Wine Spectator

Rated 90 by James Suckling

Winery

Product Details

size

1.5Ltr

country

France

region

Champagne

Overview

Varietal: Champagne Blend

The careful blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes has long been the secret to the success of the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region. The wines of this region have gone down in history as the finest example of France's sparkling produce, and the methods of processing the grapes in this region have been imitated in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are actually seven different grape varietals allowed to be included in a Champagne sparkling wine, although grape varietals such as Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Pinot Gris are used less and less commonly in its production. Whilst the Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their distinctive biscuit flavor and wonderful astringency, it is the Pinot Noir grapes (most commonly used for producing beautifully light red wines) which give the Champagne wines their length and backbone.

Region: Champagne

The north-easterly region of Champagne in France is amongst the most famous and well respected wine regions in the world. It's principle produce, the elegant sparkling white wines made with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier grape varietals, have consistently grown in popularity for hundreds of years, and are still the sparkling wines of choice for most people across the globe. The region is quite an unusual one, in many ways. The high altitude and cool climate make it difficult for the grapes to ripen, but it is helped enormously by the mineral-rich, chalky soils which typify the region, and the heavily forested areas which help maintain moisture in the soil and an even temperature. The wineries of the region have generations of expertise, and know exactly how to make the most of their grape varietals, resulting in the distinctive and famous wines of Champagne we know and love.

Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

Customer Reviews

There have been no reviews for this product.

Also Recommended

Picture

Product Name

Vintage

Price

Highest Rating

Varietal

Country

Region

Appellation