Brut Vintage Rose
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can age beautifully for decades.
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roasted duck, seared salmon, aged Iberico ham
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Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Rosé is a testament to the house's pioneering spirit, tracing its lineage back to 1818 when Madame Clicquot herself broke with tradition to create the very first blended Rosé Champagne by combining her still red wines from Bouzy with her white sparkling wines. Crafted only in exceptional years, this cuvée highlights the structure and power of Pinot Noir, which dominates the blend. The grapes are sourced from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs. To achieve its deep complexity and copper-pink hue, a portion of Pinot Noir is vinified as still red wine before blending. The wine is then aged for several years in the historic, labyrinthine chalk cellars (Crayères) of Reims, resulting in a Champagne of remarkable depth, boasting notes of red berries, toasted brioche, and refined minerality.
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Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and famously steered to global renown by his visionary daughter-in-law Madame Clicquot from 1805, Veuve Clicquot is a historic Champagne house based in Reims, France. Celebrated for pioneering the riddling table in 1816 to clarify sparkling wine, the house maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality, drawing from exceptional Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Their production philosophy centers on Pinot Noir dominance, which imparts structure and strength to their signature Yellow Label Brut, elegant Rosé expressions, and the prestigious cuvée La Grande Dame.