Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Vintage Brut 2015
A monumental Champagne in terms of charisma, power, and stylistic precision. The aromatic profile alternates between noble yellow fruits and mineral notes, pastry, and sweet spices of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of Pinot Noir and the verticality of the sip. A showcase of style that represents the pinnacle of the 2015 vintage in Reims.
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Vintage Brut 2015
The Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin 2015 Vintage Brut is a monumental work, the 67th vintage edition of the Maison since its founding. 2015 was a year marked by a hot and dry summer, which allowed for Pinot Noir grapes of rare concentration and power. In line with the Widow's style, Pinot Noir dominates the wine's structure, but it is the contribution of 10% of wines aged in large wooden casks that provides sumptuous complexity and a proud acidic backbone. On the nose, it is a concerto of rare elegance: clear notes of yellow peach, apricot, and grapefruit zest blend with deep scents of toasted brioche, salted butter, vanilla, and a mineral trail that evokes the purity of chalk and flint. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous; the entry is straight, dominated by dense and vibrant texture, with aristocratic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, endless, and masterfully crisp finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 2015
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
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Vintage Brut 2015
The Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin 2015 Vintage Brut is a monumental work, the 67th vintage edition of the Maison since its founding. 2015 was a year marked by a hot and dry summer, which allowed for Pinot Noir grapes of rare concentration and power. In line with the Widow's style, Pinot Noir dominates the wine's structure, but it is the contribution of 10% of wines aged in large wooden casks that provides sumptuous complexity and a proud acidic backbone. On the nose, it is a concerto of rare elegance: clear notes of yellow peach, apricot, and grapefruit zest blend with deep scents of toasted brioche, salted butter, vanilla, and a mineral trail that evokes the purity of chalk and flint. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous; the entry is straight, dominated by dense and vibrant texture, with aristocratic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, endless, and masterfully crisp finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 2015
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
