Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Emirates in flight Business Class Lounge.
Again, hoped for better but, just saw a bottle of 09 Dom fly by. I’ll be inquiring about that momentarily.
The VC is nice but, prefer more reductive champagne. Some bruised pear & apple, citrus blend, baked pineapple, brioche, ginger, cream soda, darker, large grainy minerals, gritty chalkiness, sharp acidity and 60% oxidized & 40% reductive, polished, rich finish.
Emirates in flight Business Class Lounge.
Again, hoped for better but, just saw a bottle of 09 Dom fly by. I’ll be inquiring about that momentarily.
The VC is nice but, prefer more reductive champagne. Some bruised pear & apple, citrus blend, baked pineapple, brioche, ginger, cream soda, darker, large grainy minerals, gritty chalkiness, sharp acidity and 60% oxidized & 40% reductive, polished, rich finish.
VCP...maybe it's over rated. But those tiny bubbles and consistent quality make this a go Champagne. Not overly sweet, plenty buttery and sophisticated...it always pleases.
VCP...maybe it's over rated. But those tiny bubbles and consistent quality make this a go Champagne. Not overly sweet, plenty buttery and sophisticated...it always pleases.
14 people found it helpfulApr 20th, 2014
Endless rosary of tiny bubbles, within a light golden straw color. Nice compromise on the nose between aromas of freshly made brioche and bread dough, and green apple, and citric acidity. The tangyness in this champagne es fenomenal. Great body to it, very harmonious and interesting composition. Great value for the price. Its acidity is really seductive and gracious. Very discreate orangy flavor on the ligering finish. 91 pts.
Endless rosary of tiny bubbles, within a light golden straw color. Nice compromise on the nose between aromas of freshly made brioche and bread dough, and green apple, and citric acidity. The tangyness in this champagne es fenomenal. Great body to it, very harmonious and interesting composition. Great value for the price. Its acidity is really seductive and gracious. Very discreate orangy flavor on the ligering finish. 91 pts.
8 people found it helpfulMay 26th, 2014
Graduation drinks w/Gini's family, 5/29/14, Peabody Terrace
12%, $45 (Cambridge, MA)
Nose: light lemon, green apple, yeast, malolactic
Palate: Lemon, tart green apple; strong acidity; no sweetness
Graduation drinks w/Gini's family, 5/29/14, Peabody Terrace
12%, $45 (Cambridge, MA)
Nose: light lemon, green apple, yeast, malolactic
Palate: Lemon, tart green apple; strong acidity; no sweetness
Legendary bubbles - big and bold, has juicy acidity and an amazing versatility with a toasty finish which lingers.
Legendary bubbles - big and bold, has juicy acidity and an amazing versatility with a toasty finish which lingers.
2 people found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2016
Clear, ale gold, small bubbles with medium persistence; medium intensity aromas of ripe yellow apple, yellow pear, fresh lemon juice, quince, subtle toast; dry, medium plus acid, subtle tannic grip, round creamy mousse, medium body, medium alcohol, medium intensity flavors of riper yellow and green fruit, subtle toast and brioche; more primary fruit and less concentrated autolytic notes suggest shorter time on lees, flavors well integrated, high acid balanced with creamy texture; very good
Clear, ale gold, small bubbles with medium persistence; medium intensity aromas of ripe yellow apple, yellow pear, fresh lemon juice, quince, subtle toast; dry, medium plus acid, subtle tannic grip, round creamy mousse, medium body, medium alcohol, medium intensity flavors of riper yellow and green fruit, subtle toast and brioche; more primary fruit and less concentrated autolytic notes suggest shorter time on lees, flavors well integrated, high acid balanced with creamy texture; very good
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2018
Had this to celebrate our Anniversary last This Champagne House is judged on the quality of its Brut NV. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides structure, typically of a Clicquot, Pinot Meunier adds roundness & Chardonnay adds elegance. Light golden color, complex aromas of stone & citrus fruit & creamy biscuit. Tiny bubbles, light mousse, apple & orange flavors with raspberry tones, in a well balanced structure. The finish has plenty of toasty nutty yeast, clean and elegant on the long ending. Consistent!
Had this to celebrate our Anniversary last This Champagne House is judged on the quality of its Brut NV. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides structure, typically of a Clicquot, Pinot Meunier adds roundness & Chardonnay adds elegance. Light golden color, complex aromas of stone & citrus fruit & creamy biscuit. Tiny bubbles, light mousse, apple & orange flavors with raspberry tones, in a well balanced structure. The finish has plenty of toasty nutty yeast, clean and elegant on the long ending. Consistent!
1 person found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2018
Had this for three days in a row... Yeasty and acidic, green apple, lemon, almonds... hmm... well structured...
Had this for three days in a row... Yeasty and acidic, green apple, lemon, almonds... hmm... well structured...
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2017
On a cozy warm Sunday afternoon
On a cozy warm Sunday afternoon
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2016
The difference between breakfast and brunch. Don't even think about corrupting this with fruit juice.
The difference between breakfast and brunch. Don't even think about corrupting this with fruit juice.
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2016