Yellow Label Brut 250th Anniversary Edition
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While crafted to be vibrant and expressive upon release, this Champagne can be cellared and enjoyed over the next 3 to 5 years, during which it will develop richer notes of brioche and dried fruits.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared sea scallops, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
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Veuve Clicquot's Yellow Label Brut is an iconic symbol of Champagne, and this 250th Anniversary Edition celebrates a legacy dating back to 1772. The house's history is forever intertwined with Madame Clicquot, the 'Grande Dame of Champagne,' who took the reins in 1805 as a young widow and revolutionized the region by inventing the riddling table to clarify sparkling wine. This signature cuvée is defined by its Pinot Noir dominance (typically 50-55%), which imparts structure and strength, beautifully balanced by Chardonnay for elegance and Meunier for fruitiness. Sourced from up to 60 different crus, the blend incorporates a high proportion of priceless reserve wines (often 30-45%) to ensure consistent quality and the house's signature complex, toasty style, aged for at least three years on its lees.
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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.