CaskCartel.com® Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne – 4247723933834

Description

Champagne: Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne is the signature champagne of the House. Dominated by Pinot Noir, it offers a perfect balance of structure and finesse. Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different Crus go to the blending of Yellow Label.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 24 (12% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Veuve Clicqot-Ponsardin

Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Meunier and 28 to 33% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. Cellar Master Dominique Demarville has to achieve the consistency that makes Yellow Label so immediately recognizable, so utterly reliable both in terms of quality, color and bouquet. He will draw on priceless reserve wines for the blend: from 30 to 45% to ensure the continuity of the House’s style. All wines are kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of their vineyard and / or vintage.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne Tasting Notes

Nose: Quite clear, hints of yellow, lots of very small bubbles.

Palate: Fresh, green apples, fruity.

Finish: Sweetness mixed with a level of acidity, ripe fruit, hints of orange and honey.

Distillery Information

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Cliquot from a wealthy banking family, his son François married Barbe Nicole Ponsardin. Sadly she was widowed at just 27 so took over the stewardship of the champagne company, something she proved very good at.