Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rose Vintage 750ml

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé Vintage – Bold, Aged Rosé with Pinot Noir Power

Short History

Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage is a rare expression of the house’s craftsmanship and love for Pinot Noir, created only in the best harvest years. First introduced in 1818 as one of the earliest known blended rosé Champagnes, this vintage rosé continues to honor Madame Clicquot’s pioneering spirit. Each release is a snapshot of a single year’s character, made with grapes exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.

Key Features

• Made only in exceptional vintage years, highlighting the unique character of each harvest

• Blend: ~61% Pinot Noir, ~34% Chardonnay, and ~5% Meunier

• Includes 13% red Pinot Noir wine from Bouzy for rich color and structure

• Aged for 8+ years on lees for complexity and texture

• Brut dosage (approx. 8g/L) for a balanced, elegant finish

• Bottled at 12.5% ABV, made in Reims, France

Tasting Notes

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut Rosé opens with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, blood orange, and spice, followed by deeper layers of candied ginger, pink grapefruit, toasted almond, and subtle smoke. The palate is structured and fresh, with vibrant acidity and fine bubbles balanced by a creamy, vinous texture and a dry, mineral finish.

Awards (even from past releases)

• Wine Enthusiast: 94–96 points

• Wine Spectator: 92–94 points for recent vintages

• James Suckling: Up to 97 points (notably for 2008 and 2012 vintages)

• Frequently listed among the Top Vintage Rosé Champagnes by sommeliers and critics

• Featured in Decanter and Forbes as a cellar-worthy rosé

Overall Expression of the Product

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé Brut is a bold and refined rosé Champagne, built on the power of Pinot Noir and elevated by years of aging. Ideal for collectors, rosé lovers, and refined celebrations, it offers a deeper, more gastronomic expression of rosé. Whether paired with duck breast, truffle dishes, or simply savored on its own, this vintage release is a masterclass in balance, age, and complexity.