Veuve Clicquot Champagne Vintage Brut, W/Gift Box, 750ml, France
The Wine
The story of Veuve Clicquot is one of audacity, creativity, and boldness.
In 2015 Veuve Clicquot declared the 67th vintage since 1810, the year when Madame Clicquot created the first vintage champagne.
Since then, the house has cultivated an art of ageing.
The 2015 Vintage
The predominance of Pinot Noir (50%), the touch of 10% of wines produced in oak casks and the prolonged aging on the lees give the power and aromatic richness so typical of Veuve Clicquot Vintage style. Chardonnay (30%) brings the elegance and finesse of a perfectly balanced wine, while a small percentage of Pinot Meunier (20%) rounds out the blend.
Veuve Clicquot’s Vintage collection is unique for its use of wines vinified and aged in large oak casks (10%), which adds strength and aromatic intensity. The cask-aged wines bring an additional complexity with their spicy notes and subtle roast coffee and toasted aromas.
Contains sulphites.
Tasting notes
This wine stands out for its elegance, tension and energy. The first impression is of its tension, verticality and minerality, after which the wine unfolds its aromas of toast, roasted coffee beans and praline. The excellent structure makes this a fine, upstanding vintage.
Appearance: Bright yellow
Citrus fruits: orange, grapefruit, lemon peel
Pastry aromas: biscuit, brioche,crumble, marmalade, dried apricot, date, roasted almond, hazelnut, honey
World cuisine and spices (miso, Cajun seasoning)
Gourmet
Energy (salicornia, katsuobushi, citrus)
Diversity (play on textures, spices, world cuisine)
Intensity (products with character, smoked and, grilled)
Turbot cheek in tempura, seaweed salad with roasted sesame
Country of Origin:
France
Region / Appelation / AVA:
France / Champagne / Bouzy
Certification:
Grape Varieties:
30% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 20%Pinot Meniere.
Added to the Blend: 13% of Pinot Noir from Bouzy Grand Cru
Alcohol (ABV):
12%
Producer:
Maison Veuve Clicquot
Ratings:
Decanter (94 pts): "Lemony richness on the nose, a struck-match character that falls in with a lemon vanilla note. Toffee apple allure on the palate with chalky coolness and a savoury, nutty finish."
Wine Spectator (90pts): This fresh and balanced Champagne is lightly toasty, with snappy acidity and a lively, creamy mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, pickled ginger and saline-laced minerality."
Wine Enthusiast (90pts):"One of the most popular of all Champagnes, this is now showing a freshness that wasn't always there. The crisp texture and green-apple flavors give it an immediate drinkability as well as perfumed acidity and a vibrant aftertaste. Drink this bottling now."
Sweetness Scale:
Bone Dry / Brut Nature / Zero Dosage (0-3 g/L)
***Dry / Extra Brut (0-6 g/L)***: 6gr/L
Off-Dry / Brut (0-12 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Extra-Sec (12-17 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Sec (17-32 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Demi-Sec (32-50 g/L)
Very Sweet / Doux (+50 g/L)
Serving Temp / Aging Potential:
10 to 12 C
15+ year of aging potential