Veuve Clicquot Vintage Champagne 2015 《Terroir Collection - ZTF063》

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Veuve Clicquot is one of the most famous producers of Champagne, selling well since its foundation in 1772. It invented its famous open-cell process, which removes dead yeast cells and gives the finished wine a clear appearance.

In 1814, at the end of the Napoleonic Wars and at the critical moment of the confrontation between Russia and France, Madame Veuve Clicquot decided to ship 10,550 bottles of 1811 champagne to Russia. One of the well-known brands, champagne is gradually in short supply, and Madame Veuve Clicquot is also honored as "the great lady of champagne"

The modern Veuve Clicquot Maison has one of the best Champagne vineyards, both in terms of its size and the quality of the vines. Its 390 hectares are divided between 12 of the 17 Grand Crus and 20 of the 44 First Growths that make up the entire Champagne region.

95% of Veuve Clicquot's vines are classified as Grands Crus or Premiers Crus, with the latter accounting for only a quarter of the total vine area in Champagne. The grape variety for each plot is determined by evaluating its soil, climate and exposure. The Veuve Clicquot vineyard is composed of 47% Chardonnay grapes, 36% Pinot Noir and 17% Pinot Meunier. Clicquot vines are mostly located on gentle slopes, allowing the vines to benefit from shallow soil and maximum exposure to sunlight.

The story of Veuve Clicquot is one of audacity, creativity, and boldness.In 2015 Veuve Clicquot declared the 67th vintage since 1810, the year when Madame Clicquot created the first vintage champagne.Since then, the house has cultivated an art of ageing.

The predominance of Pinot Noir (50%), the touch of 10% of wines produced in oak casks and the prolonged aging on the lees give the power and aromatic richness so typical of Veuve Clicquot Vintage style. Chardonnay (30%) brings the elegance and finesse of a perfectly balanced wine, while a small percentage of Pinot Meunier (20%) rounds out the blend.

Veuve Clicquot’s Vintage collection is unique for its use of wines vinified and aged in large oak casks (10%), which adds strength and aromatic intensity. The cask-aged wines bring an additional complexity with their spicy notes and subtle roast coffee and toasted aromas.

Tasting Notes

This wine stands out for its elegance, tension and energy. The first impression is of its tension, verticality and minerality, after which the wine unfolds its aromas of toast, roasted coffee beans and praline. The excellent structure makes this a fine, upstanding vintage.

Appearance: Bright yellow

Citrus fruits: orange, grapefruit, lemon peel

Pastry aromas: biscuit, brioche,crumble, marmalade, dried apricot, date, roasted almond, hazelnut, honey