- Last updated on April 21, 2023
Welcome! This is our Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne review.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne is a well-known and respected Champagne from the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin house, one of the largest Champagne houses in the world.
This Champagne is made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes, and is known for its consistent quality and style.
Find below our Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne Review
- Brand: Veuve Clicquot
- Grape Varietal:Â Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Region:Â France, Champagne
- Tasting Notes: Toast & Pear fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 4 Years
- Price Range: ~$74
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne review: What's its color?
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne wine has a lemon color with persistent and tiny perlage.
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What does Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne taste like?
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne is a blend made from Pinot Noir (~50%), Chardonnay (~30%), and Pinot Meunier (~20%)Â grapes.
It’s aged for a minimum of 3 years which gives silkiness to the Champagne. You can learn more about Champagne here.Â
On the nose, it is complex and intense, with aromas of apple, peach, and pear, along with floral notes of white flowers and a hint of honey.
There are also subtle hints of vanilla and brioche, adding a touch of complexity and richness.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and lively, with a smooth and creamy texture.
The flavors are consistent with the nose, with notes of fresh fruit and floral tones. The finish is long and satisfying, with a pleasant and refreshing acidity.
Is Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne wine is a brut wine.
Brut wine contains less than 12 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne review: Which food pairs well with it?
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne is a crisp, refreshing, and bubbly Champagne.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are French fries, creamy potatoes, seafood risotto, and salads to name some.
Meat wise go for turkey, chicken, and lemon chicken for example.
For fish, we recommend oyster, lobster, sashimi, fish & chips, and fried calamari.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with cream cheese like Camembert and Brie to name some.
And yes, in case you wonder, it goes well with dessert too like macaroons, chocolate, Paris-Brest, and Saint-Honoré for example.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne review: What's its alcohol content?
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne wine’s alcohol content is 12%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.Â
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Veuve Clicquot?
Here is an extract from the Veuve Clicquot brand website:
“In an era when women were excluded from the business world, she dared to assume the head of the company, a role she undertook with passion and determination.
Madame Clicquot’s character might be summarized with two words: audacious and intelligent.“
Conclusion
Veuve Clicquot Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne N.V. is a classic champagne that’s perfect for any celebration.
Its rich and complex flavors, crisp acidity, and creamy texture make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of foods.
With a history dating back to 1772, Veuve Clicquot has become one of the most iconic champagne brands in the world.
This non-vintage brut is a testament to their commitment to quality and consistency, and is a great introduction to the world of champagne for those new to the wine.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
