Description
Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams Ice Impérial is a limited-edition demi-sec Champagne built to be poured over ice — the warm-weather, design-forward bottle for a host who likes their Champagne bright, chilled, and a little unconventional.
Process & Profile
The blend is led by Pinot Noir and Meunier and lifted by the finesse of Chardonnay, finished at a demi-sec dosage of roughly 45 g/l — sweetness calibrated so the wine holds its shape as the ice melts. Ice Impérial was the first Champagne Moët & Chandon (founded 1743) ever created to be enjoyed on the rocks when it launched in 2011, and this release marks the second year of the house’s collaboration with Pharrell Williams, who earlier reimagined its Brut Impérial for Moët’s 282nd anniversary.
On the nose, vibrant tropical fruit is followed by ripe stone fruit and a subtle floral lift.
On the palate, it is generous and rounded, intensely fruity, with a plush demi-sec richness that stays fresh over ice.
The finish is crisp and refreshing, cut clean by the wine’s natural acidity.
What makes this edition stand out is the packaging as much as the wine: for the first time since Ice Impérial debuted in 2011, the bottle sheds its signature white sleeve, revealing a design signed by Pharrell Williams. It is a genuine collector’s piece for the Champagne shelf.
Serve over three ice cubes in a large wine glass; the demi-sec sweetness makes it a natural match for fresh summer fruit or lightly spiced fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Champagne?
A limited-edition demi-sec Champagne from the second year of the Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams collaboration, designed to be served over ice.
What are the specs?
Demi-sec (about 45 g/l dosage), Pinot Noir and Meunier led with Chardonnay, 750mL, Champagne, France.
What does it taste like?
Tropical and stone fruit with a floral note on the nose; generous, fruity, and demi-sec rich on the palate, closing crisp and refreshing.
How should you enjoy it?
Over three ice cubes in a large wine glass, well chilled.
Why is this release notable?
It is the first time Ice Impérial has been presented without its iconic white sleeve, wrapped instead in a design signed by Pharrell Williams.
