Brut Vintage
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted duck breast, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot in Reims, Veuve Clicquot rose to global prominence under the visionary leadership of Madame Clicquot, the legendary Grande Dame of Champagne who took control of the house in 1805. Renowned for transformative innovations including the creation of the riddling table and the development of the first blended rosé Champagne, the Maison has shaped modern sparkling winemaking history. Anchored in premier terroirs across Champagne, the estate champions a Pinot Noir-dominant philosophy that delivers structural power, richness, and enduring freshness. Today, part of the LVMH group, the house is celebrated globally for its iconic Yellow Label Brut as well as prestige expressions like La Grande Dame and the vintage Cave Privée series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir (approx. 50-60%), Chardonnay (approx. 30-35%), Pinot Meunier (approx. 10-15%)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%