Vintage Rosé (2015)

About this wine

Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Rosé 2015 presents a deep rose color with copper hues. The nose offers fresh aromas of orange blossom, yuzu, and mandarin, accompanied by hints of cherry, aniseed, and Vienna bread. On the palate, it delivers an energetic character with flavors of saffron and brioche, leading to a long, balanced finish. This vintage is notable for its blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier, with 13% red wine from Bouzy, and 11% of the wines aged in large oak casks, adding complexity and depth. Veuve Clicquot, founded in 1772, is renowned for its pioneering role in Champagne production, including creating the first known vintage Champagne in 1810 and the first blended rosé Champagne in 1818.

About the grape

In the 2015 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier each play distinct roles. Pinot Noir, making up 50% of the blend, provides the wine's characteristic structure and depth. Chardonnay, at 30%, adds elegance and finesse, balancing the robustness of Pinot Noir. Pinot Meunier, comprising 20%, contributes roundness and fruitiness, enhancing the wine's approachability. Notably, 13% of the blend includes red wine from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Bouzy, a Grand Cru village renowned for producing high-quality red wines, which imparts additional color and aromatic intensity to the rosé.

Quick facts

• 🍾 Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Rosé 2015 is the 67th vintage produced by the house since its first vintage champagne in 1810.
• 🏅 This champagne is crafted from grapes exclusively selected from Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, ensuring exceptional quality.
• 🍇 The blend includes 13% red still wine from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Bouzy, contributing to its distinctive color and flavor.
• 🪵 A portion of the wine (10%) is aged in large oak casks, adding complexity with subtle notes of spice and toasted aromas.
• 👩‍🎨 Madame Clicquot, known as the 'Grande Dame of Champagne,' invented the first known blended rosé champagne in 1818 by combining red and white wines, a method still used today.

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Producer

Veuve Clicquot, founded in 1772 in Reims, France, gained prominence under Madame Clicquot, who took over the business in 1805 at age 27. She pioneered several champagne-making innovations, including the invention of the riddling table in 1816, which revolutionized the production process by clarifying the wine. In 1818, she created the first known blended rosé champagne by adding still red wine to the sparkling white, a method still widely used today. The house's distinctive yellow label, introduced in 1877, became a symbol of quality and innovation in the champagne industry.