Brut Vintage
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, with exceptional vintages aging gracefully for decades.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted duck breast, aged Comté cheese
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Veuve Clicquot's Brut Vintage is a celebration of a single, exceptional harvest, carrying forward a legacy that began in 1810 when Madame Clicquot created the first recorded vintage Champagne in history. Sourced predominantly from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, this cuvée reflects the unique climatic character of its year while staying true to the house's signature style. Pinot Noir takes center stage, providing the robust structure, power, and vinous character that Veuve Clicquot is renowned for, while Chardonnay contributes elegance and mineral precision, and Pinot Meunier adds a touch of round fruitiness. Aged for several years on its lees in the historic chalk cellars of Reims, the wine develops a complex profile of toasted brioche, dried fruits, and refined minerality, balanced by a vibrant acidity.
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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.