Veuve Clicquot | Brut Ros Champagne NV

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Champagne: Veuve Clicquot – Brut Ros Champagne NV

The fresh attack is followed by a fruity harmonious sensation on the palate. The wine is perfectly balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of pink champagnes, combining elegance and flair. The wine works its magicthis delectably full champagne can be enjoyed as a true delicacy. A deliciously fruity wine in early bloom, this is a wonderful aperitif to be shared as a twosome or simply with friends.

Made using 50 to 60 different crus, the cuvee is based on Brut Yellow Label’s traditional blend: 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier, and 28 to 33% Chardonnay.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 25 (12.5% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Veuve Clicqot-Ponsardin

This non-vintage Rose is the end result of a desire to create a Rose champagne with a delightfully luscious, fruit-based charm. Jacques Peters, the cellarmaster, and his team wanted a champagne that would be accessible and naturally engaging while conserving Veuve Clicquot’s essential values in terms of style.

The wine has a luminous color with attractive pink glints. The nose is generous and elegant, with initial aromas of fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry), leading to biscuity notes of dried fruits and Viennese pastries (almonds, apricots, and brioche).

The fresh attack is followed by a fruity harmonious sensation on the palate. The wine is perfectly balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of pink champagnes, combining elegance and flair. The wine works its magicthis delectably full champagne can be enjoyed as a true delicacy. A deliciously fruity wine in early bloom, this is a wonderful aperitif to be shared as a twosome or simply with friends.

Made using 50 to 60 different crus, the cuvee is based on Brut Yellow Label’s traditional blend: 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier, and 28 to 33% Chardonnay.

Veuve Clicquot | Brut Ros Champagne NV Tasting Notes

• Wine & Spirits This is the same base wine as Yellow Label, with the addition of 12 percent red wine to boost the color and the wines depth of wild raspberry flavor. Its Burgundian-rich, a pinot noir as a serious Champagne with complexity, muscular structure, and vinous length of spicy fruit.
• James Suckling Very pinot noir, thanks to all the red-berry and spice aromas, with quite a bold flavor profile that also pushes a long way in the red-wine direction, without losing the elegance of good Champagne. Its the delicate touch of the tannins that make this balancing act work. Very well-integrated acidity. Drink now.
• Decanter The light nose on the entry, then cherry blossom, smoked stone, lemon curd, and salted cherry. Focussed and serious, with great presence and length. Blend : 52% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay
• Wine Spectator A firm ros, with a finely detailed bead and a subtle, toasty underpinning, this shows delicate notes of baked plum, red licorice, and Mandarin orange peel. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Drink now.

Distillery Information

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Cliquot from a wealthy banking family, his son Franois 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.