# Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial (NV)

- **Producer:** Moët & Chandon
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €60
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–11 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, strawberry, lemon zest, raspberry, candied pink grapefruit, verbena, honeysuckle, melon, redcurrant, rose, hawthorn, bread, pastry, biscuit, butter

## About this wine

Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial is a non-vintage Brut Champagne from the renowned Moët & Chandon house, established in 1743. As one of the world's largest and most prominent champagne producers, Moët & Chandon is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE group. This rosé Champagne hails from the Champagne AOC in France, a region synonymous with high-quality sparkling wine production. The wine is distinguished by its radiant and romantic expression, making it a visually and aromatically appealing choice.

## Interesting facts

- Moët & Chandon is one of the world's largest champagne producers.
- The house was founded by Claude Moët in 1743.
- It is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group.
- The wine is known for its vibrant pink color.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and red fruit notes complement the richness of proteins like duck and salmon, while also cutting through the fattiness of charcuterie. Its subtle fruitiness can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces and desserts.

## Wine making process

Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial is produced using a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. The base wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness, and malolactic fermentation is systematically performed to soften acidity. A significant portion of reserve wines, typically 20-30%, are incorporated to add complexity and structure. The wine then undergoes aging in the estate's historic cellars, with a minimum aging period on lees standard for Champagne. The inclusion of red wine in the blend contributes to its distinctive rosé color and fruit profile.