Ratings
Robert Parker 91 · James Suckling 93 · Wine Spectator 91 · Jancis Robinson 17
Identity
| Producer | Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Color | white |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale lemon to bright golden yellow with very fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Aromas of pear, lemon, nectarine, cream, toast, yogurt, peach, grapefruit, almond, brioche, white flowers, acacia, citrus, white fruit, bread dough, orange peel, candied lemon, lime blossom, honeysuckle, green tea |
| Palate | Dry with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and body, creamy mousse, flavors of lemon, pear, wet stone, saline, toast, almond, grapefruit, pineapple, brioche, and cream, vibrant freshness with hints of ginger, bread dough, delicate minerality |
| Finish | Salty and persistent finish with a delicate minerality, toasty, buttery brioche-like notes, balanced depth and crisp mineral purity |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with oysters, raw seafood, aged cheeses, steak, lobster with butter and lemon, truffle potatoes, fresh seaweed, shellfish, fresh herbs |
| Serving Glassware | Tulip-shaped Champagne glass |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW