Carte Or
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Historically designated as 'Carte Or' (Gold Label), this bottling represents Veuve Clicquot's celebrated Vintage Brut, a style pioneered by Madame Clicquot when she created the region's first recorded vintage champagne in 1810. Sourced from exceptional Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, this cuvée is produced only in years of outstanding quality. The wine is defined by the house's signature Pinot Noir dominance, which provides a powerful structure and vinous depth, beautifully balanced by the elegance of Chardonnay and the roundness of Pinot Meunier. Extended aging in the house's historic chalk crayères imparts a complex character of toasted brioche, dried fruits, and refined minerality.
🍾 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%