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Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial


Non-Vintage

from Champagne, France - Other regions

bubbly, sparkling & champagne
Our Price: $46.99
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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.

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1 out of 1 people would buy this wine again

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champagne, bubbly

Pair With:
pistachios
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  Yummy - 10/16/2007
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
 I would buy this wine again

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

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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


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