Overview: Vintage Rosé 2012 is the maximum expression of a prodigious harvest, despite the abrupt climate. In 1810, Madame Clicquot invented the first vintage champagne. In 2012, Veuve Clicquot declared the house's 66th vintage. With grapes exclusive to Grands and Premiers Crus, Pinot Noir dominates the blend (51%) and provides that structure so typical of Clicquot, followed by Chardonnay (34%) that adds an essential delicacy and elegance to any perfectly balanced wine and, finally, , the Meunier (15%) that rounds out the mixture.
The 2012 Vintage Rosé blend is made with 13% red wine, exclusively from Bouzy Pinot Noir. The uniqueness of Vintage Rosé 2012 lies in a contribution of 11% of wines aged in large wooden barrels ("foudres"), which provide strength and aromatic intensity. The wines aged in barrels act as spices for the blend, providing very soft aromas of wood, vanilla and toast.
Tasting Notes: Deep rose color and copper hues. On the palate, red fruit and wild strawberry, noble tannins and saffron, pastry and almond.
Pairing: Lemon mousse
Points: 92, Wine Enthusiast
Format/ABV: 750 ml/12.0%
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