Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2012 Vintage Brut Champagne 75cl

In 1810, Madame Clicquot invented the first Vintage Champagne, in 2012 Veuve Clicquot declared the 66th vintage of the Maison. Vintage 2012 is the expression of a prodigious harvest, despite an extremely challenging climate throughout the year.

With grapes exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus, Pinot Noir dominates the blend (51%) and provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, followed by Chardonnay (34%) that adds finesse and elegance essential in a perfectly balanced wine, and then Meunier (15%) that rounds out the blend. The uniqueness of the Vintage 2012 lies in the addition of 11% of wines aged in large wooden casks (foudres), bringing strength and aromatic intensity.

On the nose: Aromas of candied fruits, roasted pears and green hazlenuts. On the palate: Fresh and strong, with notes of white flowers & citrus fruits. Vanilla & light smoky notes are also present.