Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: vanilla, red apple, toasty notes, white fruit
Palate: rounded fruit, fresh, fluffy texture, sweetly fruity
The famous yellow-label brut: a soft, youthful, fruity nose of vanilla and red apple with a toasty overtone, the palate fresh, rounded and approachable.
What it pairs with
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Croque monsieur
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Fresh acidity cuts the toasted ham and cheese. -
Fried chicken
Bubbles and fruit scrub fried crust clean. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Rounded fruit refreshes the creamy egg.
How to serve Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Croque monsieur, Fried chicken, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Veuve Clicquot registered its distinctive yellow label in 1877; the Pinot-led brut has been the house signature, built on a high proportion of reserve wines for consistency.
- 1877: Distinctive yellow label registered as a trademark
Facts
- Producer
- Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; high Pinot Noir proportion and substantial reserve wines
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1877
Frequently asked about Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
What does Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut taste like?
On the nose, vanilla, red apple, toasty notes, white fruit. On the palate, rounded fruit, fresh, fluffy texture, sweetly fruity. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. The famous yellow-label brut: a soft, youthful, fruity nose of vanilla and red apple with a toasty overtone, the palate fresh, rounded and approachable.
When should I drink Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
Croque monsieur is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried chicken and Oeuf mayonnaise. Fresh acidity cuts the toasted ham and cheese.
What grapes are in Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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