Veuve Clicquot : Vintage 2019

Characteristics and tasting tips for Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2019

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals scents of juicy fruit such as vine peach and fresh pear, mingled with touches of candied fruit including dried apricot, quince paste and candied orange. Pastry notes of frangipane, fresh bread and Viennese bread intertwine with subtle hints of spice, notably clove and star anise.

Palate
The palate proves opulent and intense, with a fine length. It offers a rich, expressive and structured profile, carried by an excellent balance between ripe fruit and lively acidity.

Food and wine pairings
This cuvée pairs perfectly with surf and turf combinations, such as aged beef tartare served with oysters, or vitello tonnato with samphire. It also enhances spicy dishes such as tagines and couscous, grilled or seared seafood, roasted vegetables, and caramelised meats such as lacquered duck or confit pork.

Serving and ageing
Vintage 2019 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 10 to 12°C, ideally served in the prestige glasses recommended by the house. With excellent ageing potential, it can be cellared for more than 15 years.

An intense and structured vintage Champagne by Veuve Clicquot

The house
Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, the renowned Veuve Clicquot house established itself in the Champagne region thanks to the boldness of Madame Clicquot. Now owned by the LVMH group, controlled by Bernard Arnault, and headed by Thomas Mulliez, the house enjoys worldwide acclaim. Its vast vineyard covers nearly 393 hectares, encompassing numerous Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites. Renowned for its excellence and spirit of innovation, the house perpetuates a unique style, now under the guidance of Cellar Master Didier Mariotti, guardian of the identity of its cuvées.

The vintage
The year began in Champagne with a cool and particularly wet spring. The season then continued with a hot and very sunny summer, marked by a few heatwaves, which made it possible to harvest perfectly healthy grapes.

Winemaking and ageing
The production of Vintage 2019 is characterised by extended ageing on the lees. In addition, a small proportion of the wines, representing 13% of the blend, is aged in oak foudres, bringing distinctive notes to the final cuvée.

Grape varieties
60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Meunier.