Vintage Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional years can continue to evolve beautifully for two decades or more.
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Seared scallops, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, and aged Comté cheese.
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In 1810, Madame Clicquot, the legendary 'Grande Dame of Champagne,' broke with tradition to create the region's first recorded vintage Champagne, a bold move that forever changed the sparkling wine world. Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Reserve pays homage to this pioneering spirit. Sourced predominantly from prestigious Grand and Premier Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and the Marne Valley, this cuvée is anchored by the house's signature grape, Pinot Noir, which imparts structure, power, and vinous depth. Chardonnay contributes elegance and mineral precision, while a touch of Meunier adds supple fruitiness. Aged for several years on its lees in the house's historic chalk crayères, the wine develops complex aromas of toasted brioche, dried fruits, and refined minerality, reflecting both the unique character of a single harvest and the enduring legacy of the yellow label.
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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.