Moet & Chandon Champagne Collection Imperiale Creation No. 1 NV CS20230516 and scrub oak

and scrub oak

Good enough to seal the deal

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

Classic Champagne method made with PN and Chardonnay from high elevation vineyards

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

Moet & Chandon Champagne Collection Imperiale Creation No. 1 NV CS20230516 and scrub oakMoet & 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%