An expression of a way of life where precision flirts with grace, Moët & Chandon, Collection Impériale, Extra Brut celebrates the quintessence of the Champagne trio, delivering a pure, luminous sensation. Designed for lovers of clean effervescence and generous nuance, this cuvée answers a contemporary desire for a champagne that is upright, vibrant and deliciously subtle. Its generous texture, chiselled tension and aromatic brightness make it a signature for the table and for aperitivo, crafted to enhance the delicacy of seafood as well as to open notable occasions with distinction. The aromatic range evokes a basket of white fruits, the crunch of dried fruits, a caress of hazelnut paste and almond, heightened by a flaky brioche note and a hint of toasted bread. The deep straw robe announces a vinous, fruity style, ready to drink, where mineral freshness guides the tasting through to a persistent, finely salivating finish.

Blend and vinification

The Collection Impériale Extra Brut is born from a precise blend of Champagne’s three emblematic grape varieties. Pinot Noir brings structure and depth, Chardonnay highlights drive, purity and length, while Pinot Meunier delivers fruity immediacy and charm. The Extra Brut dosage deliberately showcases the wine’s natural balance, revealing the straightness of the framework and the unadorned elegance of the aromas. Careful élevage preserves the clarity of expression and the finesse of the bubbles, offering a clear and sensitive reading of the style: precise effervescence, textured palate, an uplifted finish where each grape finds its place like voices in a grand score.

Tasting notes

• Colour : deep straw, clear, animated by a regular effervescence that traces a delicate bead.
• Nose : opens on white fruits then dried fruits, with nuances of hazelnut paste and almond. The pastry dimension expresses itself through notes of brioche and a touch of toasted bread.
• Palate : broad, crunchy attack, zesty freshness and mineral tension that stretch the wine. The whole remains elegant, fruity and vinous, with balanced persistence.

Service temperature and tips

Serve this cuvée between 6 and 8°C to enhance its relief, in tulip glasses that will guide the finesse of the bubbles and the aromatic development. A short time of aeration in the glass allows the white fruit and brioche notes to open with greater precision. Keep the bottle cool, away from light, and serve progressively to maintain the tension and liveliness that define this Extra Brut profile. This approach respects the wine’s uprightness and the sincerity of its expression, while preserving its gourmand character.

Food pairings

• Seafood aperitifs : fine oysters, whelks, grey shrimp, crab tartlets.
• Iodized starters : scallop carpaccio, sea bass tartare, gilthead bream ceviche.
• Raw fish and sashimi : albacore tuna, salmon, sea bream, served simply.
• Delicate crustaceans : roasted langoustines, natural lobster meat, brown crab claws.
• Light desserts : citrus variations, almond biscuits, lightly sweet shortbread.

Moments to enjoy

The Collection Impériale Extra Brut accompanies with poise and panache the moments that matter:

• For a bright start to a meal, where each bite calls for a fresh, vibrant sip.
• During a seafood lunch focused on the purity of the ingredients, seeking precise and crystalline pairings.
• As a tasteful gift to offer to an epicurean who appreciates clear textures and delicately pastry-like aromas.

Characteristics

• Name : Moët & Chandon, Collection Impériale, Extra Brut
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Style : Extra Brut, a direct and fresh expression
• Blend : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
• Aromatic profile : white fruits, dried fruits, hazelnut paste, almond, brioche, toasted bread
• Texture : broad, zesty, crunchy palate, balanced persistence
• Colour : deep straw, clear shine
• Service temperature : 6–8°C
• Preferred pairings : crustaceans, raw fish, seafood
• Ready to drink : yes