Champagne Brut Rosé Cave Privée Veuve Clicquot 1996 (Confezione)

The Champagne Brut Rosé Cave Privée, produced by the Maison Veuve Clicquot, is part of the collection of great vintages that the renowned brand offers on the market as a gift for enthusiasts of great years and collectors. It is, in fact, a rare and high-level label, created to exalt the ancient savoir-faire of one of the most historically rich Maisons in the region. The result of the best grapes from a vintage with exceptional characteristics, the Champagne is crafted with meticulous patience, following the best artisanal practices and relying on a long aging on the lees. These are the secrets that allow for the creation of a high-end cuvée.

The Brut Rosé Cave Privée is a Champagne that represents the most reserved and exclusive face of the Veuve Clicquot range. The Maison was established in 1772 in Reims and has been one of the protagonists of the worldwide success of Champagne, thanks to the visionary work of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, widow Clicquot. The grapes of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and come from a selection of 17 vineyards all located in areas classified as Grand Cru or Premier Cru. At the end of the manual harvest, the vinifications take place separately by grape variety, in temperature-controlled steel tanks. At the time of creating the blend, a small percentage of Bouzy Pinot Noir vinified in red is added to the vins clairs, which gives structure, aromas, and color to the wine. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenoise Method, with an aging on the lees of 84 months.

The Champagne Brut Rosé Cave Privée from the Maison Veuve Clicquot is the choice for those who want to savor the best that the pursuit of absolute excellence can offer without compromise. It is a label destined for a special evening or an important occasion. In the glass, it presents a rather intense pink color, crossed by a very fine, delicate, and persistent perlage. Rich and ample, it offers aromas of small red berries, raspberries, currants, sour cherries, citrus hints, spicy notes of medicinal herbs, and licorice root. On the palate, it is intense and powerful, with a rich palette of aromas, supported by a clear mineral freshness, which anticipates a harmonious and very long finish.