Tasting note
Pink Champagne intended to be served over ice, with the powerful flavours that intention requires: cherries, cranberries and perfumed nectarines jump out along with the bubbles and a note of grapefruit offers a bittersweet tang.
Viticulture
The Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial Rose is an esemblage of 3 varietals - Pinot Noir offering intensity, Pinot Meunier which lends roundness and Chardonnay for elegance. The blend is crafted to be consistent in a house style year after year and relies on a proportion of reserve wines to ensure this style is acheived each year by the master blenders.
Vinification
The assemblage reflects the diversity and complementarity of the 3 grapes varietals. The intensity of Pinot Noir: 40 to 50% of which 10% red wine. The roundness of Pinot Meunier: 30 to 40% of which 10% red wine. The elegance of Chardonnay: 10 to 20% of which 20 to 30% from specially selected reserve wines to enhance its intensity, subtlety and constancy
Food Match
Delightful on its own but would be excellent with Scones and cream, Summer fruit pudding or Strawberries.