2015 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rose, Champagne

In 1810, Madame Clicquot broke with tradition and created the very first blended rosé in Champagne. She replaced the traditional “teinte” method, which used elderberry liqueur to color the wine, by blending light white wines with red wines from her Bouzy vineyard, thus creating the first “assemblage” rosé. Once again, by changing the rules, Madame Clicquot was breaking new ground. The exceptional quality of her red wines, from the most sought-after vineyards, enabled her to achieve this revolution, the secret of which lay in blending.

The modern day Maison of Veuve Clicquot possesses one of the finest champagne vineyards, both in terms of its size and the quality of its vines. Its 390 hectares are divided between 12 of the 17 Grands Crus, and between 20 of the 44 Premiers Crus that constitute the entire Champagne region. This exceptional heritage was built up over the centuries, founded upon the parcels first established by the founder, and added to by subsequent vineyard directors. In particular, Veuve Clicquot bears the fortuitous territorial mark of Madame Clicquot.

Salmon hue, with bright (not brown) edges as it binds to your flute of choice, Floral notes of Rose petal and white flowers. Its textured and layered, with soft albeit distinct tannins and long lasting line of balanced acidity.

61% Pinot Noir, mostly from Ambonnay, Bouzy, Ay, Tauxieres-Mutry, Avenay-Val-d'Or, Verzy, Verzenay and Ludes; 34% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger and Vertus; 5% Pinot Meunier, mostly from Ludes and Dizy; with 14% red wine from Bouzy; 5% fermented and aged in large oak foudres for the firsts time; 8g/L dosage