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“Veuve Clicquot” is a collectible champagne produced in French Reims. The grapes used to make the drink are grown in a limited area.
This is an expensive drink, but its quality is fully consistent with the price.
Another reason for the high cost of champagne is the constant testing and, as a result, significant product losses. Keeping champagne and paying for high-class tasters who are able to select really high-quality wine is not cheap.
Types of “Veuve Clicquot”
Not vintage – sparkling wine of one year aging. Improved by adding better quality wine to it. The drink is aged for three years.
Vintage – sparkling wine, created by a unique blending of the best varieties of French wines. Champagne is aged for at least 6 years in cellars.
Pink A sparkling wine that combines both red and white wines.
Types of champagne Veuve Clicquot and their features
There are several types of it, depending on the grape variety used in the production of wine, and its aging.
Veuve Clicquot “The Great Lady” 1998
Dry champagne with a crystal clear light golden color.
Its taste is soft and balanced.
The aroma is full of floral and mineral shades.
It intertwined notes of acacia and fern, motifs of candied apricots, quince, citrus fruits and almonds are felt.
True connoisseurs will also be able to smell the touches of tobacco and malt in the smell of the drink.
Sparkling wine is usually served with delicacies: lobster, truffles and black caviar.
Veuve Clicquot “Brut Rose”
Dry champagne, it is characterized by a pleasant copper-pink color.
The taste of the drink is definitely elegant, perceptible fruit tones, followed by a long harmonious aftertaste.
Sparkling wine is fragrant with a berry palette: raspberries, strawberries, cherries and blackberries.
Gradually, hints of dried fruits, almonds and the sweetness of brioche and biscuits are revealed.
Excellent aperitif. Served with haute cuisine and delicacies.
Veuve Clicquot «Rich Reserve»
A dry type champagne with a beautiful pale golden color with silvery tints.
The taste is pleasant, velvety. The aftertaste of the drink gives incredible freshness.
The aroma is rich, delicate tones of mint, licorice and citrus have dissolved in it. This is followed by fruity shades: here cherry, mirabelle plum, grapefruit, shrouded in a train of white flowers.
The whole composition ends with notes of almonds, hazelnuts, sweets and vanilla.
The wine goes well with Asian dishes, as well as foie gras.
Veuve Clicquot «Demi-Sec»
The most classic champagne of this brand. It is dominated by the Pinot Noir grape variety.
The color of the drink is golden, the taste is soft with delicate sourness.
The aroma intertwines a palette of ripe fruits, tones of candied fruit and hints of freshly baked toast and buns.
The wine goes well with fruit desserts.
Veuve Clicquot “Raw”
Dry champagne sparkling golden color.
The taste is fresh, fruity. Fruity tones and spices are felt in the aftertaste.
The aroma combines a fruity motif, complemented by a hint of delicate vanilla and raisins. The rich bouquet ends with notes of brioche buns.
Served as an aperitif or with desserts.
How to distinguish a fake Widow Clicquot
To purchase original Veuve Clicquot champagne, follow these recommendations:
Champagne “Veuve Clicquot” produces the company of the same name, which is located in the city of Reims. This must be stated on the product label.
Sparkling wine is bottled in exclusive designer bottles with reliable protection against counterfeiting.
The cork of the bottle is only made of cork wood.
The labels on a genuine bottle are glued evenly, without paint streaks and printing defects.
The original bottle is perfect, without scratches or other technical flaws, with foil neatly folded at the neck.
And of course, “Veuve Clicquot” is not a cheap pleasure, so if you see a drink for a “ridiculous” price, you can be sure that you have a fake in front of you.
In general, Veuve Clicquot sparkling wine is difficult to fake, because it is not just a drink, but the pinnacle of wine craftsmanship in every respect. But still be on the alert and try to carefully study the product before buying.
It is also worth considering the promotions and sales of Veuve Clicquot with a very high degree of skepticism, because for such a bottle the storage technology could be violated, and it is difficult to determine by eye.
Relevance: 11.05.2018
Tags: Wine and vermouth, Champagne brands