Veuve Clicquot - Champagne - Carte Jaune - Brut - White

Wine:

The Carte Jaune Brut Champagne is a wine of great depth—rich and intense, with Pinot Noir taking center stage. A touch of brioche and subtle toasty notes from the reserve wines and a small portion aged in large casks add complexity. This iconic cuvée from Champagne has a distinct, wine-like character, perfectly balanced by vibrant freshness. It offers both energy and maturity, embodying everything that makes a great, universally loved Champagne.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, traditional champagne vinification. Composed of Pinot Noir (50 to 55%), Chardonnay (28 to 33%°) and Pinot Meunier (15 to 20%). Blend of Reserve wines: 30 to 45%, produced from grapes of 50 to 60 different crus. Aged on laths for a minimum of 3 years in the chalk cellars.
Dosage : 10g/l.

Color:

Yellow gold with fine bubbles.

Nose:

Pure with fruity flavors of peach, pear and mirabelle plum, vanilla and brioche notes.

Palate:

Powerful and fresh, this Champagne, with an impressive structure and a complex aroma, reveals a generous and vinous body with a long and expressive finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, seafood, blinis, sea bass tartar, cheese gougères, shavings of Parmegiano Reggiano or Comté 18 months, sole meunière with beurre blanc.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Among the greatest Champagne houses, Veuve Clicquot is known for its bold, wine-like style. It’s one of the most prestigious and sought-after names in the region, with each of its blends showcasing a unique and unmatched character.

With an exceptional vineyard made up of premier and grand cru sites, along with state-of-the-art production that now includes barrel and large cask aging, Veuve Clicquot is most famous for its Carte Jaune cuvée—the best-selling champagne in the United States.