Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of purchase, though its rich reserve composition allows it to cellar beautifully for up to 10 years.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with wild mushrooms, aged Comté cheese
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The Veuve Clicquot Reserve Cuvée represents a masterclass in the art of assembly, drawing deeply from the house's legendary library of reserve wines—a practice pioneered by Madame Clicquot herself to safeguard quality against the vagaries of the Champagne climate. This expression is crafted as a richer, more structured sibling to the iconic Yellow Label, utilizing a significant proportion of older reserve wines that have been aged individually to preserve their unique origin. Dominated by Pinot Noir for structure and strength, and balanced by the elegance of Chardonnay and the roundness of Meunier, the blend is aged extensively in the historic chalk crayères of Reims. This prolonged contact with the yeast imparts a beautiful complexity, weaving together fresh pear and citrus notes with deeper layers of toasted brioche, honey, and dried fruits.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.