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Vueve Clicquot Rosé Champagne

Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin was born in 1777, the daughter of a textile manufacturer in Reims, Champagne. Widowed at the age of only 27, she took control of her own destiny and became one of the first modern entrepreneurs. In an era when women were excluded from the business world, she dared to assume the head of the company founded by her father-in-law in 1772, a role she undertook with passion and determination.

Her creativity and lust for innovation led to many firsts in Champagne: the first known vintage champagne; the invention of the riddling table; the first known blended rosé champagne. Three inventions that revolutionised champagne making and were widely adopted by producers, becoming the basis of modern champagne production.

Madame Clicquot made her name into a brand of excellence and had it shine the world over. Her formidable contributions earned her the nickname of “la grande dame of Champagne”.

In 1818, Madame Clicquot created the first known blended rosé champagne, unleashing the vivacity and explosive fruit aromas that continue to delight wine-lovers’ palates today.

Veuve Clicquot Rosé is the result of a blending of grapes from 50 to 60 different crus, and is composed of up to 45% reserve wines. The cuvé is, based on the traditional Yellow Label blend and completed with Pinot Noir red wine.

Vueve Clicquot Rosé Champagne Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Luminous, tinged with rosy highlights
• AROMA: Rich and expressive, blending red and black fruits such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry with notes of white pepper, saffron, licorice, biscuit, and croissant, all lifted by hints of toast, orange peel, and gingerbread from extended lees aging
• TASTE: Harmoniously balanced between freshness and structure, offering layered red fruit and pastry flavors
• FINISH: Long and elegant
• ABV: 12.5%