Moet & Chandon Brut Rosé Impérial Pink Limited Edition 75cl

£49.95 per bottle

ABV 12.5%

Tasting Notes
Medium in weight and fruit, with a fine strong mousse. A generous wine of great elegance to which the Chardonnay contributes hints of brioche and hazelnut

Food
Spicy Asian food, poached halibut and sauted trout or tuna.

Region
Champagne is north-east France and widely recognised for its prestigious sparkling wine made by traditional method. The vineyards of Champagne are planted in three distinct areas south of the city of Reims. The `Montagne de Reims` is predominately Pinot Noir, the backbone to the Champagne blend, whilst in the south `Cote des Blancs` has chalky slopes best suited to Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier dominates the `Vallee de la Marne`. The secret of Champagne is in the blend, with choice of variety and vineyards to achieve the `house style`. Champagne produces a range of styles depending on varieties used and ageing which determine the character of the wine.

Producer
The company dates back to 1743, when founder Claude Moet began shipping wines to Paris. Today the house is the largest producer, owning some 1,500 hectares of vines, in the Montagne de Reims, Cote de Blancs and the Vallee de la Marne.The cellars are situated in the heart of Epernay, where there are 28 km of tunnels carved deep into the marble chalk beneath the town, allowing the wines to age and develop in the cool and humid conditions.Moet et Chandon also own Dom Perignon Champagne, named after the monk credited with discovering the `Methode Champenoise`.

Founded in Épernay in 1743, Jean-Rémy Moët made the house of Moët et Chandon the most famous in Europe. He established a link with Russia, strategically exploiting this seminal market against a backdrop of war. The house's rich history includes the friendship link between Napolean Bonaparte and the grandson of the founder, dating from their time at military academy Napoléon was a frequent visitor to Épernay, and the "Imperial" in the name of this Champagne refers to him.

In 1962 Moët et Chandon was the first Champagne house to be quoted on the Paris Bourse. Subsequently as part of the LVMH conglomerate Moët et Chandon took over Veuve Clicquot and other names, its success based on a thirst for innovation and expansion and owns 1000 hectares of terroir in Champagne. Its famous cellars run underground for 17 miles at Épernay. It extended its Champagne interests globally, first in California, USA, in 1973, to become the biggest global seller of Champagne, with production also in South America and Australia (Green Point). This Champagne matured for 3 years is a World bestseller. It is classic in style, medium bodied, from 35% Pinot Meunier, balanced with Chardonnay and with a dosage of 9 g/l.

The ability to innovate has assisted Moët et Chandon ability to adapt to the extremes and inconsistencies caused by climate change, both in the blend and growing techniques, and harvest timing.