Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage
Ref. 0205
A very pale, fine lemon-gold hue dotted with a very sparse but moderate sized bead. There is good complexity and apparent maturity on the nose, nutty and a little mushroomy. The palate is quite fine, with a vibrantly crisp mousse carrying along a lot of full, creamily mature autolytic flavours. There is a lot of rich, leesy character to it, quite a forceful flavour in fact, with a sappy, lingering acidity. Quite firm despite the maturing character and it would continue to do well in the cellar if it’s possible to avoid drinking immediately! Excellent wine.
- Colour: Sparkling
- Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Vintage: 2002
- Alcohol: 12%
- Other info: 382 hectares of vineyards are exploited by Clicquot, which although widely distributed are predominantly in the Grande Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, including plots in twelve grand cru sites. This is a considerable estate, but such is the Champagne business that it provides only a quarter of Clicquot's needs, the rest being purchased from growers who are under long-term contract. Much of the fruit harvested will of course be destined for the 'Yellow Label' Brut Non-Vintage, the most recognisable wine in the portfolio with its distinctive orange label.
- Winery website: www.veuve-clicquot.com
- Press: Silver Medal Winner International Wine Challenge 2009, Gold Medal Best in Class International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009. 2002 VINTAGE: GOLD MEDAL, IWC 2011.
£49.95
or £47.45 when purchasing any 12 mixed bottles.