Rich Vintage
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Foie gras, fruit-based tarts and desserts, and mildly spiced Asian dishes.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Veuve Clicquot's 'Rich Vintage' is a sophisticated homage to the history of Champagne, recalling an era in the 19th century when sweeter Champagnes—often referred to as 'rich'—were highly prized by European nobility, particularly at the Russian imperial court. Madame Clicquot herself was a pioneer in customizing sweetness levels for different global markets. Unlike modern bone-dry styles, this vintage cuvée is crafted with a higher dosage, expertly balanced by the vibrant acidity of a single exceptional harvest. The blend is anchored by Pinot Noir, the signature grape of the house which provides structure and depth, complemented by Chardonnay for elegance and Meunier for fruitiness. Aged for years on its lees in the house's historic chalk cellars, this wine represents a voluptuous, historically minded style of vintage Champagne.
🍾 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