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Veuve Clicquot RICH Rosé is the most versatile and refreshing champagne from the Maison, specifically designed to be enjoyed with ice and accompanied by fresh ingredients such as fruits or cucumber. A modern, fruity, and vibrant proposal that offers a 'chic' and sophisticated experience.
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Grape variety
20% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Sugar
55
General Information
Originating from a selection of 50 to 60 Crus, Veuve Clicquot RICH Rosé reflects the Maison's expertise in the art of blending. Its blend is composed of pinot noir, pinot meunier, and a small contribution of chardonnay, including 15% still red wine from the pinot noir variety.
The base wines are fermented in stainless steel, aiming to preserve their fruity character. The malolactic fermentation softens the acidity and adds roundness. The blend includes up to 45% reserve wines and is completed with a sugar dosage of 55 g/l. Its aging in the cellar for at least 3 years has given it a velvety texture and fine bubbles.
Founded in 1772 in Reims, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most renowned champagne houses in the world. Its history is marked by the vision of Madame Clicquot, a pioneer in creating the first rosé by blending in 1818. The Maison is distinguished by its motto 'One quality only, the finest,' and its constant innovation in crafting exceptional and innovative champagnes, such as this RICH Rosé.
Veuve Clicquot RICH Rosé is a sparkling rosé ideal to enjoy over ice and to pair with dishes such as smoked fish, spicy fruit salad, sweet potato, yakitori chicken skewers, or even ceviches. It can also be combined with fresh ingredients like cucumber, grapefruit, ginger, pineapple, or tea.
Creators' opinion
Appearance: Bright salmon pink with bluish highlights. Nose: Intense aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and red currant, complemented by exotic and minty notes. Palate: Fresh, sweet, and creamy, with a silky texture and a slightly bittersweet finish of pink grapefruit.
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