French Champagne Veuve Clicquot is a famous all over the world. It can be recognize by the yellow label. In the production of Champagne Veuve Clicquot uses varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The brand name of this champagne has a history.

The history of Veuve Clicquot

Life of Madame Clicquot could be customary, the same as many 18 years old young ladies in France. She was born into a wealthy family and well married Francois Clicquot, the owner of a wine business, in 1798. Natural curiosity inspired her interested in household chores, and when her husband died prematurely, she decided to take the reins in their hands. Due to a strong character and business acumen, Madame Clicquot had managed to turn a family matter in the great and famous Champagne House.

Madame Clicquot invented a way to clean, that champagne was clean and transparent. In addition, she gradually acquired the best cru vineyards, which are now part of a unique heritage of Veuve Clicquot.

Today the name of Madame Clicquot inflicted on bottles of champagne, which is appreciated by connoisseurs and is the second most popular after the Moet & Chandon.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

First, Brut Yellow Label looks fine: golden-yellow with a foam of tiny bubbles. Secondly, the champagne has a pleasant smell, like the white fruits and raisins, then vanilla and later Brioches. The first sip brings all the freshness and powerful symphony of taste, which is so typical of Yellow Label Brut. Champagne Brut Yellow Label is ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as champagne while eating.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Brut: $100.

Veuve Clicquot Rose

Veuve Clicquot has left its mark in the history of champagne, being the first who created a pink champagne. Veuve Clicquot Pink won its successful reputation for outstanding crop, its quality is appreciated worldwide. Veuve Clicquot Rose is an excellent choice for a romantic dinner. Initial flavor of champagne is a fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry), then almonds and apricots. Veuve Clicquot Rose is the delicious wine, charming, wonderful as an aperitif and for dinner among couples or close friends.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Rose: from $100.

Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec

Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec, perhaps, the most «classic» champagne of Clicquot House. Like all wines Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec is based on the predominance of Pinot Noir. The smell of golden Champagne Demi-Sec rich aromas of ripe fruit, candied fruit with hints of toast and buns. Champagne has a soft, gently sour taste. Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec is particularly well suited to fruit desserts.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec: $100.

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut, Rose and Rich 2002

Climatic conditions in 2002 were perfect, were characterized by low rainfall and dry weather with substantially better atmosphere than in previous years. In this year was made 3 kinds of champagne: Brut, Rose and Rich, on the basis of extremely ripe grapes.

Veuve Clicquot Brut 2002 is a famous by its aromas, it’s yellow fruit and pastries, overtones of licorice and menthol, fruit and floral aromas. This wine will continue to captivate your taste for over 15 years. Veuve  Clicquot Champagne Brut 2002 created to accompany the cordon bleu dishes and perfect as an aperitif.

Veuve Clicquot Rose 2002 has a pink color with an orange tint. It has an intense aroma of red and black fruit, especially the characteristic aroma of cherries with a hint of vanilla. Champagne has a surprisingly long finish. The widow Clicquot Champagne Rose is ideal for serving dishes with a spicy marinade from beef. The structure and the true flavor of the champagne can be stored in full at least 20 years.

Veuve Clicquot Rich 2002 has a scent of citrus fruit, menthol and licorice. It is perfectly combined with spicy dishes, foie gras.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Brut, Rose and Rich: $150.

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut 1998 and La Grande Dame Rose 1998

La Grande Dame Brut 1998 was carried out in one of the most fruitful year. Champagne is a pale golden color with an incredibly small bubbles. It has a floral scent, the aroma of candied fruit (apricots, quince) and sweet almond. The taste of wine a clear and clean. This wine has incredible potential of aging.

Cost of La Grande Dame Brut 1998: $300.

La Grande Dame Rose 1998 is made by adding 15% red wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Champagne has the expressive fruit flavors (strawberry, grapefruit and quince) and spicy (cinnamon). There is a presence of vanilla flavor.

Cost of La Grande Dame Rose 1998: $600.

Veuve Clicquot Collections

Veuve Clicquot On The Go

Clicquot On The Go collection includes champagne, packed in a special case, which allows you to carry champagne, in fact, in field conditions. Set Clicquot Traveller  contains a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label with two strong glasses. If the bottle to cool and place in a case, the temperature of champagne will be saved for 2 hours. Clicquot Traveller set is ideal for picnics.

Cost of Clicquot Traveller: $200.

Also Clicquot On The Go collection includes Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label in a special leather case, the hardy Ice Jacket, which similarly allows you to save the ideal temperature of the drink, protect it from hypothermia. Individual label or a unique pattern is available.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Ice Jacket: $100.

Veuve Clicquot Rose Collection

Globalight, a base in the form of lamp for Veuve Clicquot Rose, is a gem of the Rose Collection. Globalight is a work of designer Karim Rashid. The lamp keeps the temperature of champagne for two hours, and creates a romantic atmosphere, it illuminates a bottle of soft pink. Furthermore lamp conveniently carry. Globalight is the modern technology and modern design. It released a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2008.

Cost of Globalight: $4 000.

For Valentine’s Day in 2009, Veuve Clicquot company has released a charming Mon Amour set with a pink champagne in Ice Dress, an elegant, and luxurious pink case. Stylish case is made of high-tech material with a honeycomb structure. Romantic detail is two leather tags: yellow for him, pink for her. In holders of labels you can insert a card with your signature, there is empty unfilled label. Case keeps the temperature of champagne for up to two hours. Veuve Clicquot Mon Amour Ice Dress Rose is an exquisite romantic gift that can be sent via courier, or to leave near the door, or give directly into the hands. Beautiful contemporary way to express the sign of attention.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Ice Dress Rose: $120.

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Collection

Veuve Clicquot and Porsche Design Studio have created Vertical Limit, a unique cooling cabinet for storage of 12 bottles of champagne. Cabinet is made of polished steel and completely handmade. Each shelf has individual backlight. Constantly maintained temperature of 12 degrees, recommended temperature for storage of Veuve Clicquot.  There are 15 these unusual wine cabinets in world. Vertical Limit contains 12 bottles of the best harvests.

Cost of Vertical Limit with 12 bottles of Veuve Clicquot: $70 000.

Vintage Collection includes another design decision from Pablo Reynosa, who created a functional and stylish box to store Veuve Clicquot, named Cellar Box.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot in Cellar Box: $100.

Veuve Clicquot Riva Collection

In collaboration with Riva, Italian manufacturer of yachts, was created limited premium set, La Grande Dame. The set is made of mahogany, chrome and leather, contains 4 bottles of La Grande Dame 1998, 2 bottles of La Grande Dame 1988, 6 glasses for champagne, 6 high water cups, 6 plates and cutlery .

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Riva Cruise: $80 000.

The collection also includes a Cruiser Bag set, released in 300 copies. The kit includes a bottle of La Grande Dame 1998 and 2 glasses for champagne. The bag made of chrome casket, trimmed with leather and mahogany.

Cost of Veuve Clicquot Cruiser Bag: $400.

And the last in Riva Collection is Ice Bucket, which includes the elegant ice bucket, a bottle of La Grande Dame, and 2 glasses. Bucket is made of wood, plastic and stainless steel.