COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Veuve Clicquot
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Veuve Clicquot Brut, also known as the 'Yellow Label', is the signature champagne of the Veuve Clicquot House, established in 1772. The House, based in Reims, France, is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to quality, epitomized by Madame Clicquot's leadership. This Non-Vintage champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, designed to express the House's consistent style of freshness, strength, and aromatic richness. Its production is rooted in the Champagne AOC, a region whose terroir is integral to the wine's character. The wine is recognized for its distinctive golden-yellow color and fine, persistent bubbles.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Yellow Label' was created for the British market in the 18th century, which preferred drier wines.
Fact 02
Madame Clicquot is credited with inventing the riddling table, a crucial tool for Champagne production.
Fact 03
Veuve Clicquot owns vineyards classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
Fact 04
The House sources grapes from up to 60 different Crus.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Veuve Clicquot Brut is produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. Grapes are sourced from various Crus within the Champagne region, with a focus on high-quality fruit. The primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with some wine aged in oak foudres. A significant proportion of reserve wines, some aged for many years, are blended with the current vintage wines to ensure consistency. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by aging on lees for at least 2.5 years. The dosage, the addition of a small amount of wine and sugar before corking, is typically around 9-10 g/L.
