Moët & Chandon Réserve Impériale Extra brut
A monumental Champagne in terms of charisma, rigor, and stylistic precision. The olfactory profile alternates between notes of dried fruit and hints of citrus and minerality of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the fruitiness of Pinot Noir and the verticality of low dosage. A stylistic tour de force that represents the pinnacle of Champenoise gastronomy.
Moët & Chandon Réserve Impériale Extra brut
Moët & Chandon's Réserve Impériale Extra Brut is a monumental creation, a more rigorous and structured interpretation of the Maison's famous cuvée. Compared to the Brut version, this label stands out for its minimal sugar dosage and longer aging in the cellars of Épernay, factors that enhance its verticality and aromatic complexity. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of yellow-fleshed fruits, bread crust, and toasted hazelnut blend with deep hints of white flowers, citron peel, and a mineral trail reminiscent of chalk and sea salt. On the palate, it is sumptuous and three-dimensional; the entry is clean and vibrant, dominated by a dense yet citrusy texture, with noble, tight bubbles that unfold toward a savory, endless finish with an interminable aromatic persistence, characterized by an aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Moët & Chandon
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12%
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters and raw seafood, Vegetable and shrimp tempura, High-quality sushi and sashimi, Mildly aged bloomy rind cheeses
Moët & Chandon Réserve Impériale Extra brut
Moët & Chandon's Réserve Impériale Extra Brut is a monumental creation, a more rigorous and structured interpretation of the Maison's famous cuvée. Compared to the Brut version, this label stands out for its minimal sugar dosage and longer aging in the cellars of Épernay, factors that enhance its verticality and aromatic complexity. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of yellow-fleshed fruits, bread crust, and toasted hazelnut blend with deep hints of white flowers, citron peel, and a mineral trail reminiscent of chalk and sea salt. On the palate, it is sumptuous and three-dimensional; the entry is clean and vibrant, dominated by a dense yet citrusy texture, with noble, tight bubbles that unfold toward a savory, endless finish with an interminable aromatic persistence, characterized by an aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Moët & Chandon
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12%
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters and raw seafood, Vegetable and shrimp tempura, High-quality sushi and sashimi, Mildly aged bloomy rind cheeses
