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Moet Nectar Imperial
 
 
 
 
 
 

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
Type
Sweetness Level:
Demi-sec
Vintage:
Non-Vintage
Category: Basic Prestige Cuvée: No
 
Ratings (on a scale of 100)
Price
Champagne 411 88 09/06/12   Average Retail Price
Wine Enthusiast 88 12/01/09   (750 ml bottle) $50
Wine Spectator 87

12/15/06

   
 
 
 
 
 

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

Moet Nectar Imperial bottle

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%

Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

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.

 
Awards
 
Award Organization
Award Year
Award
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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