Rich NV
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Spicy Asian dishes, fruit-based desserts, and rich starters like foie gras or creamy blue cheeses.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Veuve Clicquot Rich NV is a playful, contemporary nod to the historical traditions of Champagne. In the 19th century, Champagnes exported to markets like Russia were famously sweet, often referred to as 'rich' wines. Madame Clicquot herself was a pioneer in customizing sweetness levels for different global tastes. This modern iteration is crafted specifically for mixology, featuring a higher dosage of around 60 grams per liter. The blend is anchored by Pinot Noir, which provides the signature Veuve Clicquot structure, complemented by a high proportion of Meunier for fresh, round, and fruity notes, and Chardonnay for brightness. This unique composition allows the Champagne to pair beautifully with ice and fresh ingredients like cucumber, grapefruit zest, or pepper, revitalizing a historic style for the modern palate.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Veuve Clicquot blev grundlagt i Reims i 1772 af Philippe Clicquot, men opnåede for alvor global berømmelse under Madame Clicquots visionære lederskab. Den legendariske »Grande Dame de la Champagne« overtog huset i 1805 og revolutionerede branchen med skelsættende nyskabelser som opfindelsen af pultrebrættet (la table de remuage) og fremstillingen af den første blendede rosé-champagne. Huset har dermed sat et uudsletteligt præg på den moderne mousserende vinhistorie. Med rødder i Champagnes fornemste terroirs dyrker ejendommen en Pinot Noir-domineret stil, der forener strukturel styrke og fylde med en rank og vedvarende friskhed. I dag hører champagnehuset under LVMH-gruppen og er verdenskendt for sin ikoniske Yellow Label Brut samt prestigeserier som La Grande Dame og de eksklusive årgangsvine i Cave Privée-serien.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier