Veuve Clicquot Brut Rich Champagne

Product Description

Veuve Clicquot Rich: Become a "Clicquologist"

In the history of Champagne, wines blended for greater sweetness were customarily described as "Rich," a tradition dating back to when Russian consumers would add sugar to their own Champagne, personalizing the wine to their taste. Veuve Clicquot Rich revives that history in a genuinely modern way, drawing on more than 250 years of the House's winemaking expertise to create the first Champagne made expressly to be enjoyed over ice with a fresh garnish, an entirely different serving ritual from a traditional flute pour.

The blend is built specifically for that purpose: 45% Pinot Noir provides the fundamental structure that's always anchored Veuve Clicquot's winemaking, 40% Meunier adds roundness and fresh, gourmand fruitiness, and 15% Chardonnay rounds it out with extra freshness. What makes Rich genuinely unique is its dosage of 60 grams per liter, notably higher than a standard Brut, a deliberate choice designed to enhance and amplify the blend's aromas rather than simply add sweetness for its own sake. As Veuve Clicquot's own Cellar Master explains, "sugar in champagne is like spices in a recipe, used correctly it can bring out specific aromas and play with taste."

The result is a genuinely different Champagne experience, one built for "Clicquology," Veuve Clicquot's own term for the art of champagne mixology: a large wine glass, ice, and a fresh ingredient of your choosing, designed to celebrate summer and bring a touch of the French Riviera to any occasion, anywhere in the world.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Intensely fruity, with exotic pineapple, mango, ripe peach, apricot, and a hint of sweet almond or marzipan.

Palate: Citrus and floral notes brightened by pear and cool touches of lemongrass and verbena, balanced by the dynamic freshness and creamy finish common to every Veuve Clicquot cuvée.

Finish: Fresh, rich, and rounded, carrying the boosted fruit character through to a lasting close.

Food Pairings

Veuve Clicquot Rich is specifically designed to pair with mango, pineapple, or seasonal white fruit, along with sweet and salty cuisine and even spicy dishes like vegetable curry, a genuinely different pairing range than a traditional Brut.

Serving Suggestions

Veuve Clicquot Rich is at its most expressive served over ice, chilled to 4°C (39.2°F). The House's own serving ritual: fill a glass halfway and gently add an ice sphere, then customize with a fresh garnish of your choosing, lime, ginger, and fresh fruit all work beautifully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Rich different from standard Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label? Rich is built with a much higher dosage of 60 g/L, specifically designed to be served over ice with fresh garnishes rather than poured into a traditional flute, giving it a bolder, more fruit-forward character built for modern mixology.

What is the alcohol content? 12.5% ABV.

What is the blend composition? 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay.

How should I serve it? Over ice in a large wine glass, chilled to 4°C (39.2°F), with a fresh garnish like lime, ginger, or seasonal fruit.

Is there a rosé version? Yes. Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé offers a similar concept with a blend of red and exotic fruit and notes of cool peppermint.

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