Moet & Chandon Champagne Collection Imperiale Creation No. 1 NV CS20230516 A richer and less bitter

A richer and less bitter Aperitivo made across the Bay in Alameda

and can also pair well with seafood or charcuterie

Lobos proves that paying attention to the details is anything but boring

A revelation: 95-year-old Carignan vines from the schist slopes of Saint-Chinian

Creamy and expansive on the palate

Moet & Chandon Champagne Collection Imperiale Creation No. 1 NV CS20230516 A richer and less bitterMoet & Chandon broke a decade long silence with Collection Imperiale Creation No. 1, the inaugural release in a new prestige tier launched in 2024 to mark the house's 280th anniversary. This is the pinnacle of what Moet calls Haute Oenologie: a multi vintage assemblage drawing on seven exceptional years from the cellar (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012), each contributing a specific texture or tension to the blend. The grape mix runs 40%