VEUVE CLICQUOT VCP Brut 750ml

Short Description

An iconic French Champagne from Champagne, France, produced by the historic house of Veuve Clicquot. Fresh, structured, and elegant, with pear, apple, peach, citrus, mandarin, grapefruit, brioche, pastry, dried fruit, fine bubbles, and a balanced refreshing finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood, oysters, shellfish, sushi, roast chicken, light starters, creamy cheese, and celebrations. Veuve Clicquot describes Yellow Label Brut as structured by Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay adding finesse and Meunier rounding out the blend.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

Veuve Clicquot VCP Brut Yellow Label Champagne NV is one of the world’s most recognizable Champagnes and the signature cuvée of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. Produced in Champagne, France, this non-vintage Brut is known for its balance of freshness, structure, aromatic richness, and silky texture. The official Veuve Clicquot description highlights a brilliant golden yellow colour, fine persistent bubbles, and an aromatic profile led by white and yellow fruits such as pear, apple, and peach, with citrus notes of mandarin and grapefruit, plus brioche richness.

The blend is dominated by Pinot Noir, which gives the wine structure and the classic Veuve Clicquot backbone. Chardonnay adds elegance and finesse, while Meunier helps round out the blend. Published technical references commonly list Yellow Label as approximately 50%–55% Pinot Noir, 28%–33% Chardonnay, and 15%–20% Meunier, with a proportion of reserve wines used to maintain the consistent house style.

On the palate, it is fresh, lively, and balanced, with orchard fruit, citrus, pastry, brioche, dried fruit, fine mousse, and a clean refreshing finish. This is a strong choice for customers looking for a reliable premium Champagne for gifting, parties, celebrations, and easy food pairing. Serve it as an aperitif or pair it with oysters, seafood, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, roast chicken, creamy cheese, light pasta, and festive canapés.

Tasting Notes

Color: Brilliant golden yellow with fine persistent bubbles
Aroma: Pear, apple, peach, mandarin, grapefruit, citrus, brioche, pastry, dried fruit
Palate: Fresh, structured, elegant, fruity, with fine bubbles, orchard fruit, citrus freshness, and pastry richness
Finish: Clean, balanced, refreshing, lightly toasty, and persistent

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Aperitif
Oysters
Seafood
Shellfish
Prawns
Sushi
Sashimi
Smoked salmon
Roast chicken
Light pasta
Canapés
Fresh cheese
Creamy cheese
Celebrations and parties
Gift occasions

Serving Suggestion

Serve well chilled at around 6°C–8°C. Open just before serving to preserve the fine bubbles, freshness, citrus fruit, orchard fruit, and brioche notes.