Moët & Chandon
Brut Réserve Impériale Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Gotta love the taste of Moët Chandon champagne...
Gotta love the taste of Moët Chandon champagne...
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2012
I picked up this ‘travellers exclusive’ bottle of Moët & Chandon Reserve Imperial on my recent trip to Auckland. It was about $80 at Duty Free. It’s a Pinot dominant blend (40-50%) and “is the most vinous and mature expression of the Moet & Chandon style. It distinguishes itself by a spicy fruitiness, a vinous palate and a warm maturity”. It’s created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20-30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance constancy and balance.
- Dosage: 9 g/l
- Maturation in the cellars: 24 months.
- Ageing after disgorgement: 3 months minimum.
I thought it was worth a whirl...
It’s a sparkly gold colour in the glass, much like the star on top of the Xmas tree ⭐️. The nose is savoury and crisp. Think toasted lemon, crackers and spice. In the mouth it has a lovely soft mousse. It’s refined, flavoursome and refreshingly acidic. Enjoyable!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
I picked up this ‘travellers exclusive’ bottle of Moët & Chandon Reserve Imperial on my recent trip to Auckland. It was about $80 at Duty Free. It’s a Pinot dominant blend (40-50%) and “is the most vinous and mature expression of the Moet & Chandon style. It distinguishes itself by a spicy fruitiness, a vinous palate and a warm maturity”. It’s created from more than 100 different wines, of which 20-30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance constancy and balance.
- Dosage: 9 g/l
- Maturation in the cellars: 24 months.
- Ageing after disgorgement: 3 months minimum.
I thought it was worth a whirl...
It’s a sparkly gold colour in the glass, much like the star on top of the Xmas tree ⭐️. The nose is savoury and crisp. Think toasted lemon, crackers and spice. In the mouth it has a lovely soft mousse. It’s refined, flavoursome and refreshingly acidic. Enjoyable!
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #sample #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes
Apple forward but dry and perfect acidity.
Apple forward but dry and perfect acidity.
Jan 1st, 2022NYE or a day or two late bottle. Good stuff.
NYE or a day or two late bottle. Good stuff.
Jan 7th, 2020
Beautiful champagne, intense, long finish. Really good!
Beautiful champagne, intense, long finish. Really good!
Jan 17th, 2019
Markedly more complex than a standard Moet. Nice toasty notes and slightly nutty, lemony finish
Markedly more complex than a standard Moet. Nice toasty notes and slightly nutty, lemony finish
Jun 16th, 2018