Veuve Clicquot
Champagnes and sparkling wines have long been celebratory beverages, being must-haves at weddings, events, and also private gatherings. For champagne, Veuve Clicquot is a renowned name representing nobility in past eras, and class in the present one. Founded in 1772, this champagne brand is over 200 years old, and is among the pioneers of modern day production techniques.
Brut Yellow Label
The classic and most popular Veuve Clicquot product, the Brut Yellow Label is a combination of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. This golden-yellow champagne has a fruity, toasty aroma with hints of vanilla. Taste-wise, the brand describes this champagne as robustly acid with a slight minerality, and having subtle notes of white peach, anise, kumquat, and biscuit. The finish on every gulp however, ends on a smoky note. Pair this bottle with seafood, pastas, and crackers for an optimal experience.
Other Veuve Clicquot Champagnes
Besides the Brut Yellow Label, the brand has several other champagnes on offer as well. These include the Extra Brut Extra Old, which is a blend of old reserve wines, and the La Grande Dame, a blend of different wines from a specific year (2004/2006). For something sweeter and more fun, there is the Veuve Clicquot Rich, a customisable option that brings out different notes depending on other ingredients you combine it with. Lastly, there Rose and Demi-Sec champagnes, both which have a similar composition to the Yellow Label though in different proportions, but are customised to give them their unique tastes.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Flutes
No champagne experience is properly doable without some champagne flutes, and Veuve Clicquot also offers high-quality ones for sale. From the distinctive yellow polycarbonate flutes to the classy crystal flutes in the Prestige range, there is something for everyone in terms of aesthetics. Some champagne flutes from Veuve Clicquot are limited edition, which makes them more sought after.