2015 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Brut Rose Champagne 750ml Gift Box

About This Wine The story of Veuve Clicquot is one of audacity, creativity, and boldness. In 1810, Madame Clicquot invented the first ever vintage champagne. In 2015, Veuve Clicquot declared the 67th vintage of the Maison. Since then, the house has cultivated an art of ageing. The modern day Maison of Veuve Clicquot possesses one of the finest champagne vineyards, both in terms of its size and the quality of its vines. Its 390 hectares are divided between 12 of the 17 Grands Crus, and between 20 of the 44 Premiers Crus that constitute the entire Champagne region. This exceptional heritage was built up over the centuries, founded upon the parcels first established by the founder. Winemaking The predominance of Pinot Noir produced exclusively from grapes selected from the Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot. Chardonnay brings the elegance and finesse of a perfectly balanced wine, while a small percentage of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend. The Vintage Rosé blend is crafted with 13% of red still wine, exclusively from the Pinot Noir of Bouzy. Veuve Clicquot’s Vintage collection is unique for its use of wines vinified and aged in large oak casks (11%), which adds strength and aromatic intensity. The cask-aged wines bring an additional complexity with their spicy notes and subtle roast coffee and toasted aromas. Specifications Vintage: 2015 Grape Variety: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier Region: Champagne Rose / Champagne / France Alcohol: 12.5% Dosage: 8 g/L Method: Traditional Method Sweetness: Dry Winemaker: Didier Mariotti Ownership: LVMH (Moët-Hennessy - Louis Vuitton) Closure: Cork Drinking Window: 2023–2033