Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve

Description

The wine has a luminous, brilliant gold color. The fine bubbles rise delicately, forming a chain of little beads before gently disappearing. The initial bouquet is elegant, opening on to aromas of crunchy fresh fruit (bush peach), citrus fruit and a mineral touch that comes from our chalky soils. The notes of violet and lilac are reminiscent of spring fragrances, and later on, notes of a more "bready" style, (hazelnut, crystallised quince, fresh butter) gradually take over. On the palate the opening is clean-cut. The Vintage has a generous freshness; the Pinot Noir intensifies its role, lending body to a tense, very lively wine.