Radiant, fruity, and flamboyant, Moët & Chandon's Rosé Impérial embodies the most expressive dimension of the house style. Blended around Pinot Noir, this champagne seduces with its bright color, fruity intensity, and subtly spicy finish. An essential rosé, both festive and refined.
The production of Moët & Chandon's Rosé Impérial
Rosé Impérial is the result of a subtle blend of three Champagne grape varieties. It highlights the power of Pinot Noir (40 to 50%), combined with the roundness of Meunier (30 to 40%) and the elegant freshness of Chardonnay (10 to 20%). Depending on the year, 20 to 30% of reserve wines are added to ensure the consistency of the Moët & Chandon style. This champagne has a dosage of 7 g/L, maintaining a beautiful liveliness while highlighting the aromatic richness of the blend. It benefits from 21 months of maturation in the cellar, followed by additional aging after disgorging.
The Moët & Chandon style
An iconic Champagne house, Moët & Chandon expresses all its mastery of blending and its desire to create accessible, elegant, and generous champagnes in this rosé cuvée. Rosé Impérial perfectly embodies this balance between intensity, freshness, and immediate pleasure.
Tasting notes
Color
Bright pink, adorned with amber highlights, underscoring a lively and regular effervescence.
Nose
The nose is rich and expressive, marked by fresh red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry), enriched with floral notes of rose and hawthorn, and enhanced by a hint of pepper.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied, juicy, and dynamic. The attack is fleshy, with strawberry and raspberry, before gaining tension with peach flavors, then ending with a fresh, minty finish punctuated by a spicy touch.
Food pairing suggestions
- Mini melon and Parma ham skewers
- Gougères with fresh goat cheese
- Tuna tartare with pink peppercorns
- Duck breast with cherries
- Grilled salmon with balsamic reduction
- Beetroot and Parmesan risotto
- Red fruit soup
- Raspberry macaroons
- Strawberry and rhubarb tart
Storage and serving tips
Storing this champagne
Store the bottle horizontally in a cool place (between 10 and 12°C), away from light and vibrations. Avoid temperature fluctuations and excessive humidity. A natural cellar or a well-regulated electric wine cellar is ideal for preserving the finesse of the wine and its bubbles.
Aging potential
Rosé Impérial is a cuvée to be enjoyed within 3 to 5 years of purchase. With time, its fruity character mellows to give way to more evolved notes of dried fruit, leather, and sweet spices, while retaining a beautiful freshness.
Serving suggestions
Serve between 42°F and 46°F in a tulip glass or champagne flute. Allow to breathe for a few moments to reveal the wine's full aromatic richness.
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