V Clicquot Rose NV (arrow)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
V Clicquot
Label Name:
 
Rose NV (arrow)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne AOC (Reims/Champagne region)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier (approx. 50–55% Pinot Noir, 15–20% Pinot Meunier, 28–33% Chardonnay)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92; Wine Spectator 91; James Suckling 91; Tasting Panel 94

Tasting Note
Luminous pink with vivid red-berry aromas: strawberry, raspberry and cherry, plus brioche, toasted almond and citrus. Creamy mousse, bright acidity and a long, toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, grilled lobster, roast chicken, charcuterie, duck breast. Asian: sushi and sashimi, spicy Thai salads, Peking duck, delicate dim sum. Complements creamy sauces and light fruit desserts.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise (assemblage of 50–60 crus), base Yellow Label blend completed with Pinot Noir red wine (~12% red wine), significant reserve wine content (up to ~45%), aged on lees.

Vineyard Info
House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, founded 1772; Madame Clicquot pioneered riddling and the first blended rosé, producing a historic Champagne house focused on quality and reserve wines.