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Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow(NV)
A champagne House is eventually judged
on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in
the making of such a wine that the true Art of
Champagne blending reveals itself.
This is an art in which the House of Veuve
Clicquot excels. Our Brut Yellow Label reflects
the superb vineyards we own and the
consistent nature of our House style.
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the
structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a
touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend.
Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse
essential read more...
on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in
the making of such a wine that the true Art of
Champagne blending reveals itself.
This is an art in which the House of Veuve
Clicquot excels. Our Brut Yellow Label reflects
the superb vineyards we own and the
consistent nature of our House style.
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the
structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a
touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend.
Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse
essential read more...
in a perfectly balanced wine.
THE BLEND
Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different
Crus go to the blending of Brut Yellow Label.
Traditionally, the proportion of each grape
variety used is:
· 50 to 55% Pinot Noir
· 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier
· 28 to 33% Chardonnay
These figures vary slightly from year to year
according to conditions. The Cellar Master has
to achieve the total consistency of taste, which
makes Brut Yellow Label so immediately
recognisable, so utterly reliable both in terms of
quality, colour and bouquet.
He will draw on priceless reserve wines for the
blend: from 25 to 35%, sometimes as much as
40% to ensure the continuity of the House
style. Each of these older wines - perhaps nine
years old - is kept separately to preserve the
unique qualities of the vineyard and the
vintage.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
First, Brut Yellow Label looks beautiful:
golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny
bubbles. Next it is so pleasing to the nose:
initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins,
then of vanilla and later of brioche. Note the
fine balance between the fruity aromas coming
from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas
following the ageing in the bottle.
The first sip delivers all the freshness and
forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label with
asymphony of fruit tastes following on. Here is
a true member of the powerful Brut family,
well structured, admirably vinous. The
lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each
fruit or spice note distinct.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label manages to
reconcile two opposing factors - forcefulness
and finesse - and to hold them in perfect
balance. This consistent power to please makes
it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the
Champagne to enjoy with a meal. (hide)
THE BLEND
Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different
Crus go to the blending of Brut Yellow Label.
Traditionally, the proportion of each grape
variety used is:
· 50 to 55% Pinot Noir
· 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier
· 28 to 33% Chardonnay
These figures vary slightly from year to year
according to conditions. The Cellar Master has
to achieve the total consistency of taste, which
makes Brut Yellow Label so immediately
recognisable, so utterly reliable both in terms of
quality, colour and bouquet.
He will draw on priceless reserve wines for the
blend: from 25 to 35%, sometimes as much as
40% to ensure the continuity of the House
style. Each of these older wines - perhaps nine
years old - is kept separately to preserve the
unique qualities of the vineyard and the
vintage.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
First, Brut Yellow Label looks beautiful:
golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny
bubbles. Next it is so pleasing to the nose:
initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins,
then of vanilla and later of brioche. Note the
fine balance between the fruity aromas coming
from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas
following the ageing in the bottle.
The first sip delivers all the freshness and
forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label with
asymphony of fruit tastes following on. Here is
a true member of the powerful Brut family,
well structured, admirably vinous. The
lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each
fruit or spice note distinct.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label manages to
reconcile two opposing factors - forcefulness
and finesse - and to hold them in perfect
balance. This consistent power to please makes
it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the
Champagne to enjoy with a meal. (hide)
- RBoulanger
- New York, NY
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July 2007
- A good quality Champagne... but don't get caught in the marketing hype. Sometimes it can be extremely yeasty on the nose and palate. I prefer the French-market version, which you can find in magnums here in the US.
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September 2007
- This is a great Aperitif Champagne - not too rich and yeasty, but elegant, crisp and citrusy, wonderful with fried foods!
- Philip
- Brooklyn, NY
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August 2007
- Rather nutty and slighty yeasty nose. I'm not a real Champagne fan, but this is one of my favorites - not too much yeast and not too acidic. I like it.
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December 2007
- Good champagne, if you can find it at a good price. I wouldn't pay $42/bottle for it.
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January 2008
- This is an excellent, not too expensive, champagne to indulge yourself. I find it not as acid-y as you often find other brands. Very good with fruit--especially apples or berries. And just enough bubbles, not too much.
- Philip
- Brooklyn, NY
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May 2007
- Acidic and fruity. Decent bubbles, but very soft.
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December 2006
- Refreshing and clean but very yeasty, both on nose and mouth. Too much to be honest. [85]
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June 2007
- The big, full-bodied, non-vintage Champagne in a half-bottle. Cheers!
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June 2007
- The classic big, full-bodied, non-vintage Champagne. Cheers!
- JoshLowensohn
- San Francisco, CA
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July 2007
- Enjoyable champagne. Not too dry, and flavorful.
- hershey
- Brooklyn, NY
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January 2008
- Very nice brioche toast nose. Bright and lively dry fruits on the mouth, and green apple notes on the medium finish.
- gpnguyen
- Hayward, CA
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November 2007
- Crisp and bubbly...delicious!
- Sung
- Brooklyn, NY
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May 2007
- Citrussy, mild, decently refreshing.
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October 2007
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No written review
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December 2007
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No written review
- corskier
- Medford, OR
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December 2007
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No written review
- bartschc
- Brooklyn, NY
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October 2007
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No written review
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August 2007
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No written review
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September 2007
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No written review
- Sung
- Brooklyn, NY
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August 2007
- Easy drinking champagne. Not too dry and slightly fruity. Good bubbles, nice balance of dryness and sweetness with subtle nutty aroma.
- The Wine Messenger
- 90/100
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July 2007
- You can't lose with this classy wine. The refined apple, grapefruit and dough aromas follow through on the palate. Creamy and lively on the finish.
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May 2008
- smooth and tasty, great with potato chips
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August 2007
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No written review
- amyrootvik
- Walla Walla, WA
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September 2007
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No written review
- Wine Spectator
- 12/31/98
- 87/100
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December 1998
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September 2007
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No written review
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September 2007
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No written review
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February 2008
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No written review
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September 2007
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No written review
- The Wine Messenger
- 91/100
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July 2007
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January 2008
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No written review
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January 2008
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No written review
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July 2007
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No written review
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 90/100
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May 2007
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 90/100
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January 2008
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December 2007
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No written review
- Wine Spectator
- 11/30/95
- 87/100
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November 1995
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January 2008
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No written review
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July 2007
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No written review
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/03
- 88/100
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October 2003
- Wine Spectator
- 11/30/96
- 82/100
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November 1996
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December 2007
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No written review
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December 2007
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No written review
- Wine Spectator
- 12/31/92
- 88/100
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December 1992
- Majikk
- San Jose, CA
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January 2008
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No written review
- Critics Challenge
- 05/01/05
- Critics Challenge 2005 Gold
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May 2007
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 11/30/06
- 88/100
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November 2006
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 11/30/05
- 84/100
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November 2005
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 10/31/01
- 88/100
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October 2001
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/02
- 87/100
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October 2002
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 11/15/04
- 88/100
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November 2004
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 12/31/00
- 87/100
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December 2000
- Wine Spectator
- 12/31/87
- 91/100
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December 1987
- Wine Spectator
- 12/31/91
- 91/100
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December 1991
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June 2007
- The Champagne produced today by Veuve Clicquot still lives up to the high standards set by Madame Clicquot, a young widow (veuve in French) who took over her late husbands estate at the beginning of the 19th century. It was Madame Clicquot who developed the important riddling procedure for Champagne--a way to remove dead yeast cells from bottles.
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June 2007
- Try this Champagne blind against a sample of the other brands we stock and see for yourself what you prefer. A dry Champagne with brioche and baked apple aromas.
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 111, November/December 2003
- 85/100
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July 2007
- ($50) Apple and pear aromas lifted by a spicy gingery quality. Spicy but rather disjointed, with orange, melon and tropical fruit hints and a seemingly full dosage that does not quite cover suggestions of underripe fruit. Combines some unabsorbed acidity with a slightly cloying finish.
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September 2007
- I think it is overrated for the money it costs. Not a fan.
- rgoode
- Cambridge, MA
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January 2008
- I love this champagne and its a shame that ever since the president of Veuve North America published the book "French Women Don't Get Fat" the price of this drinkable champagne has gone from an average $40 to an average $55. Its a GREAT $40 bottle of champagne but an average $55 bottle.
- cruelacid
- Hong Kong
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August 2007
- A very good Champagne that won't fail to please. The Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Yellow Label is blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir almost half and half with only a touch of Pinot Meunier. This mix is very classical with a good amount of Chardonnay in it (of which I am a big fan of). For Champagnes in the same price range however, I prefer the Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial. Although the Brut Impérial has very little Chardonnay in it, I enjoy the emphasis on the flavour of Pinot Meunier that sets Champagnes apart from other sparkling wines.
