Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label (Magnum) (1.5 L)
Country
France
bottle size
1500 ml (1.5 L)
Wine Type
Champagne
Wine Region
Champagne
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
N/V
Alcohol
12%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
N/V
Product Description
Winemaker's Notes
A Champagne House is eventually judged on the quality of its Brut Non Vintage. It is in the making of such a wine that the true Art of Champagne blending reveals itself.
This is an art in which the House of Veuve Clicquot excels. Our Brut Yellow Label reflects the superb vineyards we own and the consistent nature of our House style.
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine.
wine score
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"One of the most familiar of Champagnes, the Yellow Label is finely made—a fruity while structured wine. It has both fresh and fragrant fruit as well as richness, a soft, creamy texture and bright acidity. There is no sense in bottle aging here—drink this wine because of its crispness."
90 points Wine Spectator
"Well-knit and balanced, with vibrant acidity framing hints of blackberry, white cherry, biscuit, honey and candied lemon zest. Offers a lightly smoky finish."
92 points James Suckling
"Some oyster shell, berry biscuits, fresh strawberries and gently toasty brioche here. Lots to like. The palate is plump and flavorsome with plenty of berries and citrus intertwined. Good depth here. Grapefruit finish."
Profile
Grape Blended
50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Meunier, 28 to 33% Chardonnay
Palate
Brut, Tightly knit, focused by robust acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note
Colour
Golden-Yellow, Tiny bubbles
Aroma
Fruity (Peach, Mirabelle plum, Pear), Vanilla Toasty (Brioche)
Palate
Brut, Tightly knit, focused by robust acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note
Wine Pairing
:Seafood
:Fish
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