Collection Impériale Création No. 1 is a blend of seven unique vintages, each with distinct characteristics, carefully evaluated and aged in different environments to enhance their individual qualities. The complex blend begins with the 2013 Grand Vintage, aged in stainless steel tanks, complemented by the refined 2012, powerful 2010, tense 2008, full-bodied 2006, lively 2000, aged in oak casks, and finished with the elegant 2004, bottle aged on lees after its second fermentation. By expertly selecting, aging, blending, and maturing - with no added sugar at dosage - Collection Impériale Création No. 1 is a brut nature champagne, providing a pure expression of its flavors.
The captivating deep, bright yellow hue of Collection Impériale Création No. 1 evokes a canary diamond. Its aromatic profile begins reserved but gradually reveals interesting tertiary, reductive, and mineral dry notes such as licorice root, mocha, and toast. The senses are encompassed by an aromatic sweetness that delicately embraces the creamy effervescence of this champagne. With a palate that expands, this delightful beverage offers a balance of freshness and bitters. As it further unfolds, secondary aromas of madeleine, fresh hazelnut, and vanilla emerge, followed by luscious fruit and hints of dried fig and Mirabelle plum. These flavors evoke a concentrated, candied citrus reminiscent of fruitcake, developed over time. The finish is genuine, lingering with hints of smoke and licorice, creating a refreshing impression.