Moët Impérial Brut vs Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
Moët Impérial Brut and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are sparkling wines, in different styles: Moët Impérial Brut is non-vintage Champagne brut; Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, champagne brut.
- Same alcohol content: 12% ABV each.
- Different brands, same owner: Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot both belong to LVMH.
- Both brands come from France.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: green apple, brioche, pear and peach.
- Only in Moët Impérial Brut, orange peel, chalk, nuts and lemon; only in Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, tangerine, grapefruit and raisin.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for orange peel, chalk, nuts and lemon? Moët Impérial Brut.
- Looking for tangerine, grapefruit and raisin? Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Moët Impérial Brut Sparkling wine · France | Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Sparkling wine · France | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sparkling wine | Sparkling wine |
| Brand | Moët & Chandon | Veuve Clicquot |
| Brand owner | LVMH (Moët Hennessy) | LVMH (Moët Hennessy) |
| Brand origin | France | France |
| Alcohol content | 12% ABV | 12% ABV |
| Type | Non-vintage Champagne brut | Champagne brut |
| Method | Traditional (secondary fermentation in the bottle) | Traditional (secondary fermentation in the bottle) |
| Appellation | AOC Champagne | AOC Champagne |
| Reserve wines | 20% to 30% of the blend | Up to 45% |
| Dosage | 7 g/l | 9 g/l |
| Aging | — | About 3 years in the cellar |
| Serving | — | 8 to 10 °C |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir 30–40%, Meunier 30–40%, Chardonnay 20–30% | Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Meunier 20% |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 66 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 66 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 2 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 7 | 7 |
| Body | 4 | 4.5 |
| Bitterness | 1 | 1 |
| Alcohol | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes — first sip | green appleorange peelchalkbriochenuts | peargreen applepeachtangerinegrapefruit |
| Notes — mid-palate | pearpeachlemon | pearpeachbriocheraisin |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Moët Impérial Brut and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
Both are sparkling wines, in different styles: Moët Impérial Brut is non-vintage Champagne brut; Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, champagne brut. Same alcohol content: 12% ABV each. Different brands, same owner: Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot both belong to LVMH. Both brands come from France.
Which is stronger, Moët Impérial Brut or Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
Same alcohol content: 12% ABV each.
Are Moët Impérial Brut and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut made by the same company?
Yes. Different brands, same owner: Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot both belong to LVMH.
Which is sweeter, Moët Impérial Brut or Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2 and 2.5, out of 10).
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