Identity
| Producer | Veuve Clicquot |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Prestige Cuvée |
| Grapes | 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden color with fine, persistent bubbles |
| Aroma | Mineral and citrus notes, brioche, vanilla, butter, honey, dried fruit, spices, aromatic herbs, jasmine, acacia, pear, clementine, white flowers |
| Palate | Creamy, full-bodied, dry, marked citrus acidity, subtle and silky texture, elegant structure, balanced, refined, with a long and delicate finish |
| Finish | Long, elegant, persistent with smoky tones and fresh mineral sensation |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, white meat, poultry, veal, foie gras, refined dishes, truffles, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit salads, and gourmet cuisine |
| Aging Potential | 15 to 25 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | Aging on lees for up to 10 years in chalk cellars, with vinification in stainless steel tanks and some oak barrels for Pinot Noir lots |
| Fermentation | Parcel vinification in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for some Pinot Noir lots |
Terroir
| Soil | Argilo-calcaire and chalky soil |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | 100% manual harvest with strict sorting to select only perfect grapes |