Veuve Clicquot - Champagne - Carte Jaune with case - Brut - White

Wine:

The Champagne Brut Carte Jaune is a wine of great depth—rich and balanced, primarily driven by Pinot Noir, which provides structure and intensity. Notes of brioche and a slight toasty character come from the reserve wines and a small portion aged in large barrels. This iconic cuvée from the Maison showcases a distinctly vinous character, including up to 45% reserve wines, carefully selected to ensure the quality and consistency of the Veuve Clicquot style.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, traditional Champagne vinification. Made from Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (30%°) and Pinot Meunier (20%). Blend of Reserve wines: 30 to 45%, produced from grapes from 50 to 60 different crus. Aged on laths for a minimum of 3 years in the chalk cellars.
Dosage: 9g/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 2026

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.