NV Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut France

GW says: Yellow Label Brut is structured by Pinot Noir, the true backbone of the wine. It offers flavors of pear, peach, and pastry enhanced by a touch of dried fruit from aging on lees, which gives it a true aromatic richness. To ensure the quality and continuity of the Yellow Label’s style, the blend can be created with up to 45 % reserve wines. Veuve Clicquot has the largest and the most varied collection of reserve wines (400 wines, aged up to 30 years).

Grapes: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

Appearance: This has a fine bead of bubbles present with a golden yellow colour.

Aroma: White fruits and nicely balanced citrus notes.

Palate: The Pinot Noir dominance shines through but is balanced perfectly by the delicate Chardonnay. Ripe fruits and some hints of brioche on the finish. A great non-vintage.