Moët & Chandon Impérial (1.5L, 12%)

A non-vintage brut Champagne in magnum format from Épernay, made by Moët & Chandon. The blend uses 30–40% Pinot Noir, 30–40% Pinot Meunier and 20–30% Chardonnay, with a significant proportion of reserve wines. The 1.5L magnum format slows maturation and is prized for finer bubbles and a more integrated flavour profile. Serve well chilled at 8–10°C in tulip-shaped flutes or white wine glasses. The nose opens with green apple and white flowers, followed by mineral notes and brioche-like warmth, with fresh nuts, citrus peel and a faint chalkiness. The palate is bright and precise, with lemon, pear and mandarin orange carried by a fine, persistent bead, broadening into peach and poached pear with wet-stone minerality. The finish is medium in length, with a smoke-tinged mineral quality and echoes of almond madeleine.