Basic Information
Name – Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne
Vintage – NV
Region – France – Champagne
Varietal – Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
Pricing – $50.00
Alcohol – 12.5%
Appearance
The wine is clear with medium to deep intense orange color – almost copper like.
Aroma/Nose
The wine was clean with medium intensity aromas of red fruits such as strawberries, mineral and yeast.
Palate
On the palate, the wine was dry, high in acidity with a light to medium body. The flavor profile carried from the nose to the palate with the red fruits, mineral with yeast/bread like notes.
Finish
There was a long finish of a bread-like note on the palate.
Overall Experience
We really enjoyed this Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne. Found it to be fairly simple when it comes to complexity, but a great, refreshing drinking experience none the less.
Pairings
Food – Tuna, Duck, Red Fruits and Tomatoes
Cigar – Bolivar Cigar – Belicoso Fino
Wine Publication Ratings
James Suckling – 92pts.
Wine Spectator – 91pts.
Wine & Spirits – 90pts.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Coppery-orange color. Expressive aromas of strawberry and very ripe wild strawberries. A full-bodied, structured, vinous palate which stays fresh. Length and character define this champagne.
About Veuve Clicquot – https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-us
