Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old

France, Champagne
Bottle
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