Moët & Chandon Collection Impériale Création Nº1 is presented in a gift box. Created by Benoît Gouez to celebrate the 280th anniversary of the maison founded in 1743 in Épernay, it begins the journey toward its 300th anniversary in 2043. It comes from Grands and Premiers Crus terroirs in Champagne and brings together seven vintages: 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004 and 2000. Its multi-level ageing combines stainless steel tanks, with 2013 as the base, 5,000-litre French oak casks (50 hl) and bottle ageing on the lees. After more than eight years resting in the cellar chalk galleries, it is presented as the house’s first Brut Nature, with no added dosage. Canary yellow in colour with golden highlights and fine bubbles, it offers hints of brioche, toast, mocha and ripe fruit. On the palate it shows a silky texture, apple, candied lemon and a dry, saline, persistent finish. Serve between 10 ºC and 12 ºC in a wide white-wine glass or Champagne tulip. Pair with grilled oysters, prawn tartare, lobster with beurre noisette, turbot with white truffle or sea bass on saffron risotto.