Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Rich Doux

Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Rich Doux

The Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin "Rich" Doux Champagne is a monumental work, a visionary creation inspired by the very history of Champagne, when wines were tasted with high dosage to enhance their roundness. This cuvée has been architecturally designed to be enjoyed with ice and fresh ingredients, yet it preserves the powerful structure typical of the Maison thanks to the dominance of Pinot Noir. In 2026, it takes center stage in the most exclusive settings as a symbol of versatile and contemporary opulence. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of exotic fruit, pineapple, and canned peach blend with deep hints of custard, white flowers, and a mineral trail evoking the chalky soils of the Reims terroir. On the palate, it is soft, sumptuous, and enveloping;The entry is broad, dominated by a noble sugary note, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that balances the sip towards a savory and infinitely silky finish.

TECHNICAL PROFILE

· Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin

· Origin: Francia

· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier

· Denomination: Champagne AOC

· ABV: 12%

SERVING GUIDE

· Temperature: 6-8°C

· Glass: Flute o Tulipano

· Decanting: Not required

· Cellaring: 2-10 years

· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)

FOOD PAIRING

· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food