# Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Demi-Sec (NV)

- **Producer:** Moët & Chandon
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €64
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, mint, lemon, mango, raspberry, peach, nectarine, guava, brioche, pastry, biscuit, quinine, ginger

## About this wine

Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Demi-Sec is a non-vintage white sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. Produced by Moët & Chandon, one of the oldest Champagne houses founded in 1743, this wine is distinguished by its innovative design as the first Champagne intended to be served over ice. The Champagne AOC region provides the ideal terroir for its production. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay.

## Interesting facts

- The first Champagne house to create a Champagne specifically for drinking over ice.
- Its demi-sec style means it has a medium sweetness, making it very food-friendly.
- Moët & Chandon is one of the largest Champagne producers globally.
- Designed for informal and relaxing occasions, a departure from formal Champagne traditions.

## Food pairing

The wine's refreshing acidity and medium sweetness balance the richness of seafood and creamy sauces. Its fruit-forward profile complements exotic spices and tropical fruits, while the effervescence cuts through fattiness.

## Wine making process

Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Demi-Sec is produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, involving primary fermentation followed by a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The blend typically includes 40-50% Pinot Noir, 30-40% Pinot Meunier, and 10-20% Chardonnay, often incorporating a significant proportion of reserve wines. The wine undergoes aging for at least 18 months on its lees, with an additional minimum of 3 months post-disgorgement. The dosage is set at 45 grams per liter, classifying it as demi-sec. A key innovation is its design for serving over ice.