Ice Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh red berries, spicy Thai appetizers, fruit tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Rosé represents a bold, modern breakthrough in Champagne history, crafted specifically to be served over ice. Breaking traditional rules, this vibrant demi-sec rosé was designed for warm-weather celebrations and beachside lounging. The blend is meticulously structured with a high dosage to maintain its intense fruitiness and aromatic integrity even as the ice melts. Pinot Noir dominates the blend for structure and integration of red wine, complemented by the roundness of Pinot Meunier and the refreshing acidity of Chardonnay. This innovative cuvée captures the glamorous, sun-drenched spirit of the French Riviera, offering a rich, sweet, and intensely fruity profile that has redefined contemporary sparkling wine culture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët & Chandon stands as Champagne's quintessential global ambassador. Anchored along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, the maison commands approximately 1,190 hectares of prime estate vineyards spanning the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by an extensive network of grower partnerships. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability through certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) protocols, eliminating chemical herbicides. Underground, 28 kilometers of historic chalk crayères provide the microclimatic stability required for extended lees maturation. Guided by longtime Chef de Cave Benoît Gouez, the winemaking philosophy prioritizes bright fruit purity, seductive palates, and elegant maturity through temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and malolactic fermentation. The portfolio spans the ubiquitous benchmark Moët Impérial to the terroir-driven Grand Vintage expressions and multi-vintage prestige assemblages like Collection Impériale, epitomizing grand-scale precision and classical Champagne typicity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir 45-55%, Pinot Meunier 35-45%, Chardonnay 5-10%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%