Extra Brut Extra Old 4
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Ready to enjoy upon release due to extensive cellaring at the house, but will continue to develop complexity and depth over the next 10 to 15 years.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared sea scallops, or aged Comté cheese.
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Veuve Clicquot's Extra Brut Extra Old 4 represents the ultimate expression of the house's blending heritage, drawing from their legendary library of reserve wines. This unique multi-vintage cuvée is crafted exclusively from prestigious reserve years, selected for their complexity and freshness. The blend primarily features Pinot Noir for structure, complemented by Chardonnay for elegance and Meunier for roundness. Madame Clicquot, the 'Grande Dame of Champagne' who revolutionized the region with the invention of the riddling table, championed the use of reserve wines to ensure consistency. For this cuvée, the wines are aged on their lees in vats for several years before undergoing a second prolonged aging period in the bottle after disgorgement. With a very low dosage, this wine showcases a pure, mineral-driven expression of Champagne's chalky terroir, balanced by rich, autolytic notes of toasted brioche, ripe citrus, and candied fruits.
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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.