Moet & Chandon Nectar Impérial
Moet & Chandon Nectar Impérial is a 750mL non-vintage demi-sec Champagne — the house's rich, exotic-styled cuvee. Per Moet's official pages it blends 40–50% Pinot Noir, 30–40% Meunier and 10–20% Chardonnay with 20–30% reserve wines at a 45 g/L dosage, cellared 18 months. The house publishes no ABV for this bottling, so none is stated here. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Pinot Noir 40–50%, Meunier 30–40%, Chardonnay 10–20% (official)
- Dosage: Demi-Sec, 45 g/L (official)
- Reserve wines: 20–30%
- Ageing: Cellaring 18 months; at least 3 months after disgorgement (official wording)
- Origin: Moet & Chandon, Champagne, France
The Rich, Exotic Side of Moet
Nectar Imperial is the cuvee Moet aims at drinkers who like their Champagne generous: a demi-sec dosage over a Pinot Noir-led blend, styled for tropical fruit and silk rather than austerity — and, unlike its Ice sibling, made for a straight chilled pour rather than the rocks. See the house range on the Moet & Chandon vendor page or browse more Champagne and sparkling wine.
Tasting Notes
From the producer: a bold, deep yellow with golden highlights; exotic pineapple and mango with mirabelle plum and apricot roundness and a hint of vanilla; a dense, silky palate lifted by brisk grapefruit freshness.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled with spicy dishes, foie gras, blue cheese or fruit-based desserts — the sweetness is built to meet heat, salt and richness head-on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nectar Imperial sweet? It is a demi-sec at 45 g/L dosage — noticeably rounder and richer than a Brut, though the grapefruit freshness keeps it balanced.
What is the difference between Nectar and Ice Imperial? On the house's published specs the blends and dosage match; the difference is the serve and the flavour brief — Ice is created for pouring over ice, Nectar is the exotic, silky demi-sec for a chilled pour.
What food pairs with a demi-sec Champagne? Per the style's strengths: spicy cuisine, rich pates and foie gras, blue cheese and desserts built on tropical or stone fruit.
Moet at its most generous — order Moet & Chandon Nectar Impérial online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.