Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial (75cl, 12%)

A non-vintage rosé Champagne from Moët & Chandon, blending Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. It is made by the traditional méthode champenoise, with roughly 8% of the blend as red wine made through thermovinification, in which grapes are heated to approximately 70°C and extracted for two hours with agitation before pressing. The nose opens with wild strawberry and raspberry, then rose oil and white pepper, with subtle toasty lees notes. The palate is juicy, with wild strawberry, cherry, ripe peach, tangerine, bitter cherry, berry skin and a tangy blood-orange nuance. The finish is medium-length, with persistent berry intensity and a cool, subtle menthol note.