Veuve Clicquot Brut

Veuve Clicquot, who doesn't recognize the "Yellow Label"? This fantastic Champagne house, whose orange-yellow label has become its trademark, has a rich and fascinating history. Veuve Clicquot has been a household name in France for over 200 years. In 1772, businessman Philippe Clicquot opened this Champagne house with the ambitious goal of expanding beyond the country's borders. After some modest success, his son took over the house a few years later and, together with his wife, created this magnificent Champagne house. Unfortunately, he was only able to experience this passion for Champagne for a short time, as he passed away in 1805, leaving behind his 27-year-old wife. Grief-stricken, she decided to continue her husband's legacy. She thus became the first female owner of a Champagne house. The widow, or in French, Veuve, managed to make these Champagnes internationally famous. Today, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most coveted Champagnes worldwide.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

This Veuve Clicquot Brut is made with the three grape varieties found in the Champagne region: Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. These grapes all come from the finest regions within Champagne. For the widow, only the best was good enough for her Champagnes. This is partly why all the grapes are harvested by hand, ensuring a strict selection process. Once the grapes arrive at the large press, they are gently crushed. This ensures that only the finest and purest juice is released, which is used for this delicious Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label. All the grapes from the various regions are pressed separately. Only later is the final blend created, after which the wine is fermented in the cellars for three years. This is where the beautiful mousse develops. Only after these three years will the winemaker approve this sparkling liquid gold as ready for release.

What does a Veuve Clicquot Brut taste like?

The phenomenal result is certainly impressive! It begins with the beautiful straw-yellow color and the golden sparkle throughout. A true feast for the eyes. The aroma offers a rich bouquet of ripe white fruit, a light touch of citrus, raisins, a lovely hint of brioche, and a pleasant hint of vanilla at the finish. This translates into a beautifully full-bodied and ripe Champagne that's mildly dry. Delicious flavor nuances of white fruit and vanilla alternate with a subtle citrus note. The finish is smooth and rich with the history of Veuve Clicquot, which we can almost taste! What a fantastic Champagne this Veuve Clicquot Brut is.