Cristal is a remarkably balanced and refined champagne whose length is inimitable. It has a silky texture and fruity aromas, complemented by a powerful mineral quality with white fruit and citrus notes. Cristal is a wine that keeps well: it can be conserved for over twenty years without losing its freshness and character.

Glistening colour with light amber highlights, indicating a year of very fine ripeness. Soft, almost timid bubbles, in a fine, slow and steady flow. There is a rich bouquet with confit fruit (lemon, orange), white flowers (lilies) and lightly roasted nuts (hazelnuts and almonds). On airing, the dominant fruitiness becomes intense, almost explosive: a sabayon of vine peaches, apricots, melon and mango. The mouth features a rounded, complex ballet of fruit. The texture is incredibly concentrated, giving the impression of biting into a ripe, fleshy fruit. The palate is enveloped by this depth of juicy, creamy, silky fruit, which soon makes way for a pure, sharp, graceful freshness. A transition follows from ripe fruit to a clear, light, delicate environment. Ripeness, softness and concentrationarise from freshness and mineral quality, transforming the ripe fruit into a slightly sharp citrus flavour; the warmer notes make way for flowers, citrus zests and nuts. After this rapid succession of flavours, there is a lasting impression of harmony: the aromas, flavours, slight bitterness and freshness come in just the right proportions, intermingling to form a perfectly integrated yet complex whole. A few hints of tatin tart and Danish pastries add a final touch to the already complex range of aromas.

The bouquet displays rich and intense aromas of fresh fruits like red apple, pear, white peach and melon, and delicate pineapple with an elegant note of wild mountain rose. The palate is very pleasant with a soft mousse, persistent bubbles and smooth acidity.

On the palate, Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial tasting notes reveal the delicious sumptuousness of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach, apple) mixed with the soft vivacity of citrus fruit and nuances of gooseberry. On the nose, Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial offers a sparkling bouquet: the vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit, the freshness of mineral nuances and white flower and the elegance of blond notes (brioche, cereal, fresh nuts). Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial reveals a generous combination of sumptuousness and subtlety followed by the alluring caress of fine bubbles.

Straw-yellow colour with delicate floral notes, hints of apple and the grape variety’s typical bitter finish. 
 
This wine can stand alone as a delightful aperitif or be paired with all the starters or with fish dishes. To be served cold.