The nose brilliant nose has light citrusy hints of kaffir lime and grapefruit abound, supported by ripe nectarine-like notes. An elegant and concentrated palate reveals the juicy character of the stone fruit and lemongrass, supported by a wonderful minerality. Its fresh acidity leads to a pleasant, lingering finish, suggesting a certain maturity of Sauvignon Blanc.
The Rèserve Impériale by Moèt & Chandon is a Champagne that can be defined as gastronomic, for its ease of pairing with various international cuisine dishes. This reserve is made from an important percentage of Pinot Noir grapes that make it well structured and intense. It was born back in 1869 and since then it has maintained its charm and fame, confirming itself every year as one of the most requested bottles. Rèserve Impériale presents itself in the glass with an intense golden colour and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, varietal notes, fresh and fruity, and more complex and rounded aromas that come from the long aging in the bottle. In the mouth it is soft, warm and enveloping, without losing its pleasant freshness due to a nice acidity well integrated with the other flavours.
Moèt Impérial can undoubtedly be considered the most emblematic Champagne of the great French Maison. It was produced for the first time in 1869 and, according to experts, it is still the wine that best represents the Moèt & Chandon style. An expert blend of over 100 different wines, 20-30% of which are reserve wines specially selected to enhance their maturity, complexity and consistency. A "non-vintage" of great elegance that comes from a balanced mix of Pinot Noir, Meunier and obviously Chardonnay. In the glass it has a beautiful golden straw yellow colour, with a fine and particularly persistent perlage. On the nose notes of green apple, citrus and white flowers to which mineral recognitions are added that may be reminiscent of chalk. On the palate it is rich and full-bodied. Fresh and very long. A very pleasant glass.
Moet & Chandon holds the charm of Champagne history. There is virtually no corner of the world where the brand is not known and appreciated. The secret is the unmistakable style of its wines, which, while produced in large numbers each year, carry with them the exclusive charm of one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. In fact, they are the very symbol of it. A fine example of this is this Rosé Imperial, which, as defined by its creators, "is a spontaneous, radiant and romantic expression of the Moët & Chandon style." A blend of the region's three basic grapes, Rosé Imperial is made from nearly 50 percent Pinot Noir grapes, 10 percent of which are vinified in red. Then Meunier, 10% of which is red wine, and a small addition of Chardonnay. Of these bases, at least 20-30% are reserve wines, specially selected by the Chef de Cave to enhance their intensity, finesse and consistency. A pleasantly dry wine, thanks to a dosage of about 7 grams of sugar per liter, this Rosé...
Its label is an icon of style and modernity. Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage 2013 is one of those Champagnes that every aficionado should re-taste from time to time, to understand how a great wine evolves over time and how vintage affects the final result. In the glass, it has a beautiful straw yellow color, made particularly bright by the very fine and persistent perlage that rises to the surface from the bottom of the goblet, forming unbroken chains. On the nose ripe fruit, peach, mango and banana, hints of pepper, marzipan and small pastries. On the palate, it is fresh and creamy. Pleasantly savory and pleasantly persistent.
The style of the A ‘ house is unmistakable. Merit of the particular cuvée, created as is traditional for the Maison by blending wines from the last two vintage years with the addition of reserve wines of great diversity in origin and vintage. Sometimes even stored in magnums sealed with corks. In this particular case, moreover, to achieve the desired pinkness of the finished wine, 5% red wine from La Côte aux Enfants is also added. The result is a wine that is strongly structured but with a clear and precise expression, aged on its lees in the bottle for at least 36 months. Antique pink in color, with a fine perlage that makes it very bright, the nose is pleasantly fruity, with distinct notes of ripe strawberry, currant and blueberry, against a buttery background with hints of cookie and almond. In the mouth, it is creamy but fresh. Pleasantly structured, long and lively, on the table it always knows how to give great satisfaction. Excellent with prawns or lobster, some people also...
From Maison Bollinger, this Special Cuvée is probably one of the most representative wines. This cuvée is the result of a skillful and delicate blending between a small proportion of vintage wine and a majority of reserve wines, including those aged in bottles for more than 15 years on the winery premises. Once the cuvée is created, the wine matures for no less than three years on the lees before being degorged with the addition of the liqueur d'expédition, in this case made from the same wines used in the blend, to maintain the most absolute stylistic consistency. A curiosity. As is often the case, dégorgement is mechanized. In Bollinger's case, however, an innovative machine is used that injects an inert gas inside the bottles as they are uncorked, preventing oxygen from penetrating and allowing a very low amount of sulfur dioxide to be used. In the glass, you discover a wine characterized by a beautiful golden yellow color, with fine, uninterrupted bubbles. Notes of ripe fruit,...
Champagne Bollinger Pinot Noir AY18, a refined expression of excellence in winemaking, is distinguished by its elegance and depth. On the nose, the bouquet opens with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and strawberry, skilfully intertwined with delicate notes of toasted almond and brioche bread. These aromas evolve into an undercurrent of slight minerality, a tribute to the land from which this prestigious champagne originates. On the palate, Bollinger Pinot Noir AY18 surprises with its balanced structure, a perfect blend of the liveliness of citrus fruit and the softness of white-fleshed fruit, which come together in a complex and layered sensory experience. The fine and persistent effervescence caresses the palate, bringing with it a freshness that balances the intensity of the Pinot Noir. The aromatic persistence is remarkable, with a long, seductive finish that leaves room for spicy nuances and a light vanilla aftertaste. This Champagne, golden in colour with amber...
For those seeking in every way to stand out, this is the right Champagne to choose. Without a doubt. Ice Impérial, in fact, is the first Champagne created specifically to be served with ice, that is, "on the rocks." A small heresy for the most staunch upholders of tradition. But also a new experience that encompasses fun, freshness and freedom for Moët & Chandon's indefatigable anti-conformists who, from the height of its long history, can afford to let their imaginations run wild. From a blend that includes mostly Pinot Noir, vinous and edgy, and characterized by an intensely fruity flavor, with Meunier, full and fleshy, and Chardonnay, used in a proportion of between 10 and 20 percent for its refreshing touch. The dosage in this case is definitely important, touching 45 grams of sugar per liter, resulting in a deliciously smooth and drinkable wine, especially suitable for consumption away from the table. After all, this is Champagne born for the party.
One of the most iconic Champagnes of the famous Maison, "R de Ruinart" is a great classic. The result of a balanced blend, always the same year after year, "R de Ruinart" is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with a small addition, about 3%, of Meunier. In blending, about 25% of reserve wines, stored in the cellar from previous harvests, are generally added to the vintage wines. This makes the final cuvée richer and more complex, resulting in a particularly pleasant Champagne, balanced in its components but above all fine. In the glass it is a beautiful bright straw yellow colour On the nose, notes of white-fleshed fruits, apricot, citrus and a light roast. To make the aromatic framework of this Champagne even more complex, the classic notes of brioche and pastries run side by side.
For those who like to impress with a classy gift with a strong personality, this Yellow Label Ice Box from Veuve Clicquot is the undoubtedly the best choice. This special edition, offered by the famous house of Reims, comes in a box designed to transform into a designer ice bucket, perfect for keeping Champagne at the right temperature throughout dinner. Yellow Label is a Brut Champagne, composed mostly of Pinot Noir, which gives structure and power. With it, Chardonnay and Meunier to give more complexity and depth to the blend. Grapes from a selection of more than 50 plots are vinified separately to create the bases. Then, 30 to 45 percent reserve wines are added to the vintage wines to add complexity to the Cuvée, which undergoes second fermentation and frothing inside the historic "quarries" dug into the chalk for about 30 months. A Champagne that combines freshness and intensity, it has a beautiful light yellow color with golden reflections. The perlage is subtle and remarkably...
La Grande Dame is Maison Veuve Clicquot's Cuvée de Prestige. And it is a tribute to the most famous of the region's ladies, that Madame Clicquot who, in spite of everything and everyone, managed to create one of the most prestigious Champagne houses. Veuve Clicquot has owned vineyards in the region's best Grand Crus since 1760. After all, Madame Clicquot knew that to produce the best champagne, she needed the best grapes. And through extraordinary intuition, she identified a few lots that turned out to be among the best in the region. These include Verzenay, Verzy and Bouzy, used in the assembly of La Grande Dame. Sumptuous rose gold appearance with light auburn reflections, this incredible Champagne proves soft and full-bodied. Refined and fresh. The result of long, slow aging in Veuve Clicquot cellars, this Rosé is good already but enjoys truly incredible aging potential. The Maison's experts are confident that, well kept in the cellar, it can safely evolve and continue to improve...