The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a beloved Non-Vintage Champagne known for its remarkable richness and depth. This is largely attributed to the high proportion of Pinot Noir in the blend, which ranges from 50-55%, complemented by 15-20% Pinot Meunier and 28-33% Chardonnay. The exact proportions vary each year depending on the quality and selection of available vintage wines. A significant portion of aged reserve wines, approximately 25-40%, is included in the blend, contributing to its complexity.
Veuve Clicquot’s vineyards are considered some of the best in Champagne, with an average rating of 96/100. Additionally, the house’s chalk cellars stretch an impressive 24 kilometers beneath the soil, enhancing the unique characteristics of their champagne.
Fact Sheet:
- Volume: 75cl
- Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- ABV: 12.5%
- Style: Sparkling Wine
- Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
- Country: France
- Region/AOC: Champagne
- Vintage: NV
Awards and Press Quotes:
- Guide Hachette Cité
- International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver in 2013
- Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver in 2016
- Gilbert and Gaillard: 90 Points – "Pale gold. Refined nose showing a harmonious fusion of white-fleshed fruits, mirabelle flesh and floral notes. The same array of aromas recurs on the palate, emphasised by fine texture and pronounced freshness, all of which is precise and persistent. A great classic."
- Wine Spectator: 92 Points
- James Suckling: 90 Points – "This is a bold style of NV with plenty of deep-set aromatic complexity – think toasted almond, citrus blossom, honey, and dried spices. The palate has fleshy depth and drive with bold stone fruit flesh and a rich phenolic presence to anchor the finish. Richness ahead of subtlety. Drink now."
- Stephen Tanzer: 90 Points