Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, 75 cl

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Ianhudson Edited Moderated review great champagne my sister enjoyed her birthday present a week late. The champagne is made from over 100 blended wines. The exact blend is a trade secret, but we know that Moët & Chandon use a roughly equal mix of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes. The Pinot Noir provides the body, the Pinot Meunier offers a smooth softness and the Chardonnay brings refinement. This makes for a more varied mix than rival champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut, which uses a majority Pinot Noir blend. A sizable number of wines used in this blend are reserve wines, being particularly high-quality wines that have been stored for several years and provide the complex range of flavours which exist in the finished product. The term 'Brut' means the champagne is dry, with relatively little sugar used during the wine-making process. A Brut by definition has less than 15 grams of sugar per litre, Moët & Chandon's Brut Impérial has approximately 9 grams of sugar making for a particularly dry taste. At the end of the process, the champagne is aged for at least 24 months inside the bottle. Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial is the Exception

In the creation of the Impérial, Chief Winemaker Benoit Gouez will age the wine in the bottle on its side for 18-to-24 months, but this was not always the case for the previous selection for America.During this process, the wine mixes with a sugar and yeast solution, also known as liqueur de triage, is bottled, capped with a soda bottle cap, and left to begin the secondary fermentation and aging. As the yeast consumes the sugars, carbon dioxide (i.e., bubbles) forms and stays in the bottle. The sparkler then ages for several months to several years. HelloMaisie Champagne Expensive and don't understand why had to pay a delivery charge when other less expensive gifts are free delivery. Bespoke Unit shares that the wine includes a high percentage of pinot noir, adding richness and structure, making it perfect for pairing with white meats and vegetable dishes . Lillierosie Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne - Single B Sent this to my grandson engagement lovely surprise Each year the house produces nearly 28 million bottles of its renowned Brut. There is a school of thought that any champagne produced in such quantity can't match the quality of a more boutique manufacturer making limited runs. However, it is generally agreed that Moët & Chandon are the exception to this rule. Their rigorous sourcing of premium grapes and complete control of the wine-making process allows them to scale up production without sacrificing quality. Nuanced Notes

In the glass, Brut Impérial has a complex profile. Citrus fruits are dominant, but there is a nuanced balance of floral notes beneath. The bouquet is completed with an aroma of smoky rye and a hint of apricot. The palate offers a full-bodied roundness of fruit flavours, preceded by a crisp acidity and balanced by a sweetness. Moët & Chandon's Brut Impérial makes for an excellent accompaniment to a meal, particularly white meats and seafood. Celebrate the Price