Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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.
How to serve Moet Imperial Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Croque monsieur, Oeuf mayonnaise, Fried calamari. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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 · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Moet Imperial Brut
What does Moet Imperial Brut taste like?
On the nose, green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche. On the palate, pear, mineral, fresh fruit, elegant maturity. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. 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.
When should I drink Moet Imperial Brut?
Drink now to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Moet Imperial Brut?
Croque monsieur is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oeuf mayonnaise and Fried calamari. Fresh acidity cuts the richness of the toasted ham and cheese.
What grapes are in Moet Imperial Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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