In the glass
Aroma: green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche
Palate: pear, mineral, fresh fruit, elegant maturity
The most widely poured Champagne in the world: a bright, fruit-led brut of green apple and citrus with a brioche edge and an approachable, lively palate.
What it pairs with
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Croque monsieur
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Fresh acidity cuts the richness of the toasted ham and cheese. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Citrus brightness refreshes the creamy egg. -
Fried calamari
Lively bubbles scrub fried batter clean.
History
Moet's flagship brut, long called Brut Imperial after the house's association with Napoleon, is built from over a hundred wines to deliver a consistent, fruit-forward house style at vast scale.
- 1869 — Brut Imperial introduced as the house signature cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Moet & Chandon
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak; reserve wines from the house library
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1869
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90