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Champagne Moët & Chandon Impérial Bruttext
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Champagne Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV

Champagne, FranceThis Champagne is reportedly the most consumed in the world (they say a bottle of Moet is popped every 1.3 seconds around the globe). With 20-30 percent reserves, this is 30-40 percent pinot noir, followed by pinot meunier and a smaller portion of chardonnay. Impérial, their flagship, is a blend of more than 100 wines, matured 24 months and with a nine g/l dosage. Compared to others in its NV class, this comes across with assertion, a bit coarse, ragged and rustic, with a noticeable bump of sugar on the finish. Red apple lemon, dough and stone are brightened with white florals. This ticks all the boxes save for finesse and elegance, but when you consider the scale, and scope, you can't help but be impressed.Tasted: 31 December 2017Tasted by: Prices:
BC$77.99750mlBCL Stores
AB$71.10750mlselect private retailers
SK$85.99750mlSaskLiquor
MB$87.99750mlManitoba Liquor Mart
ON$80.55750mlLCBO
QC$77.15750mlSAQ
NS$77.99750mlNSLC
PEI$79.99750mlPEILiquour
NL$78.99750mlNLLC
Producer: Moet & ChandonDistributors: Charton-Hobbs
Blend: Pinot Noir - Pinot Meunier - ChardonnayCSPC: 453084UPC: 3185370000335