MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL NV

91 points Wine & Spirits

 This blend is mostly Pinot Noir and Meunier, including 10% red wine for color. Chardonnay accounts for 10% to 20%, including a portion of reserve wines that may be providing the oceanic, oyster-shell notes that bring to mind Champagne’s Kimmeridgean limestone. This is broad and loose up front, with fruity scents of orange and pomegranate. Then the wine keeps buzzing with brisk acidity, tightening up and extending the flavors with energy. An impressive release of Impérial.  (12/2015)

91 points Wine Spectator

 Bright and balanced, featuring a fine, lively bead, mouthwatering acidity and a lightly toasty profile of poached pear and black currant flavors, with rich hints of lemon curd and pastry cream. (AN)  (11/2018)