Ice Imperial
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Designed to be enjoyed fresh and vibrant; typically best consumed within 1 to 3 years of purchase.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh tropical fruit salad, sweet and sour glazed pork, light fruit tarts
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Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial represents a groundbreaking innovation in the Champagne region, introduced as the first-ever Champagne specifically crafted to be enjoyed over ice. Launched to capture the vibrant, sun-drenched atmosphere of chic summer destinations like Saint-Tropez and Miami, this cuvée challenges traditional tasting etiquette. To maintain its balance and intensity when diluted by melting ice, the Chef de Cave developed a rich, demi-sec blend with a high dosage. The blend relies heavily on the structure and fruitiness of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, supported by the crisp acidity of Chardonnay. A selection of reserve wines is meticulously integrated to enhance complexity, resulting in a tropical, fruit-forward profile that remains beautifully expressive even as the ice melts.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët in Épernay, Moët & Chandon is one of the world's most iconic and historic Champagne houses, currently operating under the LVMH luxury group. Renowned for pioneering the global prestige of Champagne, the house manages extensive estate vineyards across the region's premier crus and grand crus. Their winemaking philosophy balances traditional blending expertise with state-of-the-art technology, crafting elegant, vibrant sparkling wines from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Moët & Chandon is celebrated for its flagship Moët Impérial, as well as its prestigious Grand Vintage collections and innovative Ice Impérial.