NV Moet & Chandon Brut Rose Imperial, Champagne, France (750ml)

WINEMAKER'S NOTES: 

Rosé Imperial displays a pink color with amber highlights. Lively and intense, the bouquet exudes red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry) with floral nuances of rose and a slight hint of pepper. On the palate, the wine shows a juicy intensity of berries (strawberry, raspberry, red currant) rounded out by the fleshiness and firmness of peach and the freshness of a subtle note of mint.

TASTING NOTES: 

Pouring an electric pink color, the NV Champagne Imperial Brut Rose is initially a bit reserved aromatically and opens to juicy aromas of apricot, pressed flowers, and fresh berries. Fluffy and inviting, it’s primary with ripe red fruit through the palate and has a clean and supple finish. Easy-drinking and poppy with fruit, it’s marked by notes of late summer fruits without feeling cloying on the finish.

- Jeb Dunnuck, 92 pts. 

Salmon-orange color with aromas of raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates and pink grapefruit. Bright and fruity with creamy bubbles. Lively. Very gently off-dry. Blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay, with red wine from pinot noir and pinot meunier. 21 months on lees. 9g/l dosage. Drink now.

- James Suckling, 91 pts. 

Red-fruit and citrus aromas come through strongly on this ripe, full Champagne. It has a touch of structure as well as red-fruit and lime flavors.

- Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts. 

A fresh, minerally rosé, with a burst of pink grapefruit peel–infused acidity driving flavors of white cherry, raspberry, salted almond and lemon thyme as they ride the lively, lacy mousse. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. 

- Wine Spectator, 90 pts.