Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose 375mL
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose 375mL is a 12% ABV (24 proof) demi-sec rose Champagne in a 375mL half bottle, blended from Pinot Noir (45-55%), Pinot Meunier (35-45%), and Chardonnay (5-10%) with about 10% still red wines giving it a bright coral-pink color. Aged 18 months on lees with three months of post-disgorgement rest, it carries a full 45 g/L dosage — the house's "nightlife" cuvee, designed to be served well-chilled and enjoyed socially. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 12% (24 proof)
- Size: 375mL (half bottle)
- Style: non-vintage demi-sec rose Champagne, 45 g/L dosage
- Origin: Epernay, Champagne, France — Maison Moet & Chandon (LVMH), founded 1743
- Production: methode champenoise; 18 months on lees, 3 months post-disgorgement rest; 20-30% reserve wines
Moet's Demi-Sec Rose, Built for the Night
Nectar Imperial Rose was created for a different occasion than Moet's brut wines: the demi-sec dosage of 45 grams per liter makes it rich, generous, and sweet-leaning, a style that drinks beautifully ice-cold in social settings — the house literally markets it as the nightlife cuvee. The blend leans harder into Pinot Noir and Meunier than the brut wines, with still red wine folded in for that intense coppery-pink color. Explore the Moet & Chandon collection or compare it with other champagnes and wines at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Bright pink with intense coppery highlights. Wild strawberry, redcurrant, and blackcurrant open into ripe yellow peach and a strawberry-jam nuance; the palate stays on persistent ripe berries with nutmeg and caramel, lifted by a redcurrant freshness that keeps the sweetness balanced.
How to Enjoy
Serve well-chilled or even over ice — demi-sec champagne is built for it. It pairs with foie gras, berry desserts, and sweet-sour dishes where its sweetness can play against salt or acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nectar Imperial Rose sweet?
Yes — it is a demi-sec at 45 g/L dosage, noticeably sweeter than brut champagne (which sits around 9-12 g/L).
How is it different from Brut Rose Imperial?
Brut Rose Imperial is a dry rose (9 g/L); Nectar Imperial Rose is the sweeter demi-sec sibling (45 g/L) with a deeper coppery color and a richer, more indulgent palate.
Why a 375mL half bottle?
The half bottle is two generous pours — the ideal size for a pre-dinner aperitif or dessert pairing when a full bottle is more than you need.
Sweeten the evening — buy Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose 375mL online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.