"Hints of toast and biscuit accent lightly honeyed flavors of quince,
apple blossom and peach in this fresh and balanced Champagne.
There’s a stony underpinning, with a smoke-tinged finish. Drink
now through 2013." (WS)
"The NV Brut offers up attractive notes of smoke, tar, rich ripe pears and flowers in a medium to full-bodied style. There is a good measure of persistence, although the wine could use a little more polish on the finish. This is Lot 14009913, disgorged between December, 2007 and January, 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010.
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin is one of Champagne’s best known brands thanks to the success of its “yellow label” non-vintage wine and the tete de cuvee La Grand.e Dame." (WA)
"($50; Lot 14009913) Yellow-gold. Musky pear and peach skin aromas, plus a hint of spun sugar. Juicy if uncomplicated peach and melon flavors provide good palate coverage and are firmed by a note of bitter lemon pith. Finishes on a sweet note, with good grip and an echo of pear skin." (IWC)
Winery Notes:
Clicquot's signature brut non-vintage is loved the world over for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classically-styled, dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color. Its complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by full flavors with elegance, crispness and a slightly spicy finish. |