Ponsardin Brut Royal Wedding Cuvee
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release when kept in professional cellar conditions.
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Roasted pheasant, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comte cheese
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Veuve Clicquot's Ponsardin Brut Royal Wedding Cuvee represents a prestigious chapter in the historic Champagne house's relationship with British royalty. Most famously associated with the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, for which the house provided a specially disgorged 1973 vintage, these rare commemorative bottlings celebrate monumental royal events. Embodying the classic, structured style of Veuve Clicquot, this cuvee relies heavily on the strength and complexity of Pinot Noir sourced from historic Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, complemented by the elegance of Chardonnay. Aged extensively on its lees to develop rich autolytic notes of toasted brioche, honey, and ripe stone fruits, it stands as a testament to Madame Clicquot's enduring legacy of innovation and prestige.
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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.