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Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose Champagne
This Brut Rose is essentially based on the blend of the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, with an elevated percentage of reserve wines and the use of grapes from some sixty villages. It is around 12% of red wine from black grapes that is included in this blend, giving the rose it’s full bodied fruit flavours and smooth, elegant nose.
Wine Making:
Founded in 1772, the Champagne house of Veuve Clicquot is not only world renowned for its unique Champagne, but is also heralded as being at the forefront of the Champagne industry. Madame Clicquot herself is recognized for her breakthrough in Champagne production (the development of the riddling rack and the method of remuage) which made the process more efficient and economically viable.
Today, having harvested the grapes, they are taken to the Press House where only a low pressure is used (especially for the black grapes to ensure that the colour does not taint the must). Veuve Clicquot employs the use of six pressing houses and is able to press up to 54% of its requirements on its own premises. When the use of other presses is utilized, the Champagne house reserves 100% control of the process.
The Veuve Clicquot vineyards span for over 380 hectares of the finest crus in the region. Here, vines are purposely planted predominantly on hillsides in order to take advantage of the top layer of soil that receives the most sun exposure.
Tasting Notes:
A delicate rose colour with hints of copper, jade and gold omitting a delicate yet constant stream of fine bubbles. A palate of dense volume with sweet almond, honey and fresh fruit. A continuous, smooth mousse.
Grapes: Pinot Noir (64%), Chardonnay (36%)
Producer: Veuve Clicquot
Country of Origin: France
Region: Reims, Champagne
Alcohol: 12%
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