V Clicquot Yellow Label Brut (cooler)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
V Clicquot
Label Name:
 
Yellow Label Brut (cooler)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Reims/Épernay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores: Wine Advocate ~87, Vinous ~90, James Suckling ~92, The Tasting Panel ~93; widely praised and frequently awarded in international wine shows

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse with green apple, pear and citrus; aromas of brioche, toasted almond and vanilla; palate shows lemon, white stone fruit, light honey and minerality with a clean, slightly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, fried chicken, roast poultry, soft cheeses (Brie, triple-cream), lemon tart. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood, spicy Chinese starters.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); blend from 50–60 crus with ~25–45% reserve wines; aged on lees about 36 months; disgorged and finished with a brut dosage (~9–12 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Made by Maison Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (founded 1772, Reims). Yellow Label is the house's flagship non-vintage cuvée, produced to a consistent house style using historic chalk cellars (crayères).