Vintage Rich 2008
Vintage Rich 2008
Vintage Champagnes
VINTAGE RICH 2008
The harvests, grouped together throughout Champagne, took place between mid-September and early October, in perfect weather. The quality of this harvest was exceptional, with great potential for aging.Naturally then, 2008 was declared a Veuve Clicquot Vintage, the third in the decade following 2002 and 2004 and the House's 65th since its first Vintage of 1810.
New to this 2008 Vintage: 5% of the wines were produced and aged in wooden casks from forests in Central France, from Allier and Vosges. This was to increase the complexity and aromatic richness of our Vintages, our gourmet wines. These cask-aged wines constitute the spices of the blend. Their aromas are very lightly woody, vanilla and toasted aromas.
Tasting notes
On the palate, the taste is clean and gentle. In perfect harmony with the nose, aromas of flowers and white fruits bring tremendous freshness that combines perfectly with the full and round character of its sweet pastry aromas (apple, Mirabelle plum tart). Its careful dosage creates a perfect balance of vivacity and creaminess on the palate that leads into a refined finish.
Robe
- Clear, brilliant, gold color glitters
- Fine and voluptuous effervescence
Aromas
- Delicate floral fragrances
- Freshness of white fruit aromas (pear, apple)
- Rich notes of more fleshy fruits
- (Mirabelle plum, peach, mango)
Food pairing
Suggestions
- Pineapple fritters
- Foie gras bonbons
- Brioche pudding with exotic fruit
Clicquot Gourmand
The traditionally revolutionized Veuve Clicquot House.
Technical identity
Pino Noir
61%
Meunier
5%
Chardonnay
34%
None
0%
None
0%
Sec
32 G/L
Serving temperature
10-12
Ageing potential
From now until
2030
Blend
12
crus