Ponsardin Brut Royal Wedding Cuvee
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pheasant, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comte cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%