Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut 2012 75cl. - Case
| SKU | CH211394 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Winery | Veuve Clicquot |
| Country | France |
| Appellation | D.O. Champagne |
| Type | Brut |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | 2012 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.
In 2012, Veuve Clicquot declared the house's 66th vintage. With grapes exclusive to Grands and Premiers Crus, Pinot Noir dominates the blend (51%) and provides that structure so typical of Clicquot, followed by Chardonnay (34%) that adds a delicacy and elegance essential to any perfectly balanced wine and, finally, Meunier (15%) that rounds out the blend. The uniqueness of Vintage 2012 lies in a contribution of 11% of wines aged in large wooden barrels ("foudres"), which provide strength and aromatic intensity. The barrel-aged wines act as spices for the blend, providing very soft aromas of wood, vanilla and toast.
TASTING
View: Bright yellow color with fine touches of gold.
Nose: Aromas of candied citrus, roasted pears, green hazelnuts and almonds.
Mouth: The attack on the palate is fresh and direct. Then the first fruit aromas appear with notes of tart plum, candied citrus and roasted pears. Finally, refreshing notes of green hazelnuts and almonds emerge.
Recommended temperature: 10-12ºC.