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Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial


Non-Vintage

from Champagne, France - Other regions

bubbly, sparkling & champagne
Our Price: $51.99
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Item No. 18222
TASTING CHART
 dry or sweet   bone dry  Sweetness  dessert 
 body   light body  Body  very full body 
 acidity   soft, gentle  Acidity  very crisp 
 oak   none  Oak  heavy oak 

winemaker's notes:

CHARACTERISTICS
Nectar Impèrial is the outcome of a special assemblage of the three grape varieties built around the structure of the Pinot Noir. It was designed to preserve the fresh taste of champagne while offering a subtle sweetness.

COMPONENTS
Approximately 200 individual crus make up this cuvèe. The traditional proportions for Nectar Impèrial are:
• 50-60% Pinot Noir
• 20-30% Pinot Meunier
• 10% Chardonnay
• 10-20% vins de réserve

COLOR
Deep golden

AROMA
Rich expression of ripe exotic fruits with hints of honey

STYLE
Strong fruitiness with a smooth finish.

user reviews & wine lists:
number of reviews: 10
number of lists: 3
1 out of 1 people would buy this wine again

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Tasting Tags:
champagne, bubbly

Pair With:
pistachios
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  Yummy - 10/16/2007
I would buy this wine again

I love bubbles and this is truly the nectar of gods.

Tasting Tags
champagne   bubbly  

Food Pairing Tags
pistachios  


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A Customer - Washington, D.C.
The best champagne. We discovered it about 6 years ago (ironically thanks to a little gracious Salvadoran fellow working at the wine shop) and have it at every gathering of family and friends. Everyone loves it. What a special treat.

wine.com Notes

The winemaking team at Moet & Chandon has always held a distinctive belief: Guide nature, do not force it. This enduring philosophy (as well as undisclosed blending secrets) allows them to transform the unique features of the Champagne region, its grapes, soils, and microclimates, into the world's most famous celebration wine. The Nectar's appearance is deep gold, with a nose reminiscent of toasted brioche and raisins. A divine, aromatic concentration of dried fruits and a silky, almost creamy texture on the palate lead into a flowery, honeyed, subtle finish. Pair it with a pan-seared foie gras in a white peach sauce. Chart as of July 2000

A Customer - Sarah Beth from Lexington, NC
I received a bottle from my sister in Manhattan, NY, 2 weeks ago for my 40th birthday. It is wonderful. I have had Dom and I prefer this to any champagne I have had thus far in my life.

A Customer - Chicago,Illinois
I loved this selection!!! I became an instant fan. This is a "must have" in my house.

uncleben89@hotmail.com - Austin, Texas
My first time I was pleasantly surprised-- now six bottles later I am still impressed. A very solid buy regardless of its miniscule faults.

A Customer - Southern California
Fantastic taste and nose. Don't let the other review run you off. We have served at least a dozen bottles and have never heard a harse word spoken about "the Nectar". In fact, many have become instant Nectar fans. I encourage every champagne fan to simply try a bottle for themselves. You may find a passion. I did.

A Customer - CA
A good friend brought this champagne for a New year's Eve party and I can tell you how delighted I was, what a wonderful tasting champagne!!! I enjoyed every sip of this very fine champagne. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is very picky about their champagne.

A Customer - menlo park, ca
I'll just say "bottle of bliss" and leave it at that. Had never seen it before, may never see it again, but elated that I encountered it once. (My sweetie thought so too.) If you like very dry, this probably isn't the choice of choice, but if that's not your fixation, then try to enjoy this champagne at least once.

A Customer - California Central Coast
Has the color of a Holland pilsner ale. Has the taste of fig, hyacinthe, English suger cookies; with a hint of coal, granite, and flax. It stays on the tongue for awhile, not bad 4 minutes later. I have seen allot better from M & C, but then again I have had worse White Star. If somebody gives it to you, use it to celebrate his birthday, and serve it soley to him whilst you drink a lighter 1973 M & C.



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