Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut N.V.

Product of: France

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Yellow Label is produced using grapes from 50 to 60 different crus and although the percentages vary slightly, the proportion of Pinot Noir used remains high at 50 to 55%, with 28 to 33% Chardonnay and 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier. Some 25% to 40% of the wines used are from reserve stocks.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 25/06/2012

Appearance:

Clear, light straw yellow with tiny persistent bubbles.

Aroma:

Fresh yeasty green apple skin opening up to buttery tarte tatin and tart gooseberry.

Taste:

Slight sweetness balanced by clean acidity. Well integrated, ripe fruit (honey dew melon), nuts and delicate orange blossom honey.

Aftertaste:

Biscuity honey finish with a lingering sweetness.