Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial Champagne
Moet Nectar Imperial is another one of Moet's demi-secs. It is not quite as sweet as a still dessert wine, but it is noticeably sweet. This demi-sec pairs nicely with blue-veined cheese, tropical fruit, berries. Moet Nectar Imperial also goes well with desserts that are not overly sweet.
Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light yellow. Lively bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Baked apple, pineapple, honey, vanilla.
Palate: Ripe apricot, honey, almond, pear. Medium sweet. Refreshing acidity.
Additional comments: Not quite as sweet as a still dessert wine, but noticeably sweet. Pairs nicely with blue-veined cheese, tropical fruit, berries. Also desserts that are not overly sweet.
When to drink: Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial Champagne is ready to drink at release.
Nectar Imperial Details
Label: Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial
House/Winery: Moet and Chandon
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Demi-sec
Dosage: 45 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: 40%-50% Pinot Noir, 30%-40% Pinot Meunier, 10%-20% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
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Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial
Production
Moet and Chandon uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Nectar Imperial is composed of 40%-50% Pinot Noir, 30%-40% Pinot Meunier and 10%-20% Chardonnay. 20% to 30% is from specially selected reserve wines. Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial is given a dosage of 45 g/l.
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San Francisco International Wine Competition |
2009 |
Silver |
Indy International Wine Competition |
2005 |
Bronze |
San Francisco International Wine Competition |
2004 |
Bronze |
San Francisco International Wine Competition |
2003 |
Bronze |
Indy International Wine Competition |
2000 |
Bronze |
Indy International Wine Competition |
1999 |
Bronze |
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