Veuve Clicquot RICH is an invitation to creativity. Specially designed to be enjoyed with ice or mixed with fresh ingredients, this champagne breaks traditional tasting rules and offers a modern experience. Its aromatic profile and balanced sweetness make it the perfect ally for sophisticated cocktails and summer evenings.
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General features
Region
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Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Sugar
55
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12
General Information
Veuve Clicquot RICH is crafted from a careful selection of wines sourced from over 50 Crus in the Champagne region. Its blend includes pinot noir (45%), meunier (40%), and chardonnay (15%), grown under sustainable viticultural practices that respect the environment and ensure the quality of each harvest.
This champagne has been specifically designed to mix with fresh ingredients such as pineapple, cucumber, celery, or tea. Its elevated dosage (55-60 g/l) classifies it as a 'Rich' champagne, ideal for cocktails.
Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most iconic houses of Champagne. Based in Reims, its history is marked by the vision of Madame Clicquot, a pioneer in creating the first blended rosé. Today, the Maison continues to innovate under the guidance of its chef de cave, upholding its motto: 'Only one quality, the finest.' Veuve Clicquot RICH is a modern expression of this philosophy.
Ideal for creative cocktails, Veuve Clicquot RICH pairs well with all kinds of fresh fruits. It also complements light dishes, ceviches, salads, and sophisticated appetizers.
Creators' opinion
On the nose, it features aromas of tropical fruits, citrus, and white flowers. On the palate, it is broad, fresh, and sweet, with a silky texture and light effervescence. Its aromatic profile is designed to stand out when mixed with fresh ingredients, offering a unique sensory experience.
The winery
Nicole Barbe Ponsardin, the widow (in French ‘veuve’) of Clicquot, had to take charge in 1805, at the age of 27, of the flourishing business her husband managed: the champagne house François Clicquot, a textile entrepreneur who founded his winery in the French region of Champagne in 1772. The widow Clicquot was a pioneer in a male-dominated world, taking over the business and leading the winery. She prevented the disappearance of the winery, which was the fate of most after the death of the man who ran them, and steered the family business towards success. She continued the path of innovation set by her husband’s father, who in 1775 had created the first rosé champagne in history. Under Nicole’s leadership, in 1810 the house was renamed Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, and the first vintage champagne of the house was produced. The German Antoine Müller joined as cellar master, refining the méthode champenoise and revolutionizing the Champagne production market by introducing innovations such as remuage (to naturally clarify champagne, achieving the clear and brilliant color it boasts today); or the technique of storing bottles in wooden racks with the neck down at a 45-degree angle and daily rotations (so that sediments settle in the neck of the bottle and can later be removed through disgorgement). In 1866, Nicole Barbe Ponsardin died at the age of 89. She will always be remembered as the grande dame of Champagne, a name now given to the winery’s high-end wine. The prestige of this house has continued to grow, and it is now one of the most popular Champagne houses, with its unmistakable yellow-orange label and its flagship cuvée La Grande Dame, one of the most complex and refined champagnes. Now part of the luxury brand group LVMH, its wide distribution makes it easy to find its wines on the market. Veuve Clicquot controls around 400 hectares of vineyards, located between the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, covering 25% of the winery’s needs. The rest of the grapes are purchased from winegrowers with whom the house has long-term contracts. Its Brut Yellow Label is the most well-known brand, accounting for the majority of its production. It is a champagne made from a blend of grapes from fifty different estates and is in high international demand