The holy trinity cépage, mostly Pinot Noir with a third of Chardonnay and the balance Pinot Meunier. The selection of fruit is crucial to the integrity of the finished wine. A total of seventeen Grand Cru or Premier Cru from distinguished vineyards in the Montagnede Reims, including Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Verzenay and Premier Cru Pinot Meunier from Ludes, Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Aÿ in Grande Vallée de la Marne and Grand Cru Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger on Côte des Blancs, one of the finest Chardonnay vineyards in all France.

$7999each $957DOZEN EACH DOZEN Beginning with the Bouzy vineyards that originally belonged to founder Philippe Clicquot, subsequent generations, particularly Madame Clicquot, gradually built up the Veuve Clicquot holdings to create one of the most impressive estates in all Champagne. There are some five hundred hectares, half belong to Veuve Clicquot and over a hundred are owned by the LVMH group. The vineyards boast an exceptional average classification of close to 97. Vines are mostly planted to hillsides where soils are shallowest and exposure to the sun is at a maximum. Significantly, Veuve Clicquot adds only a light liqueur doseage during the wine's disgorgement, allowing full expression of the essential Veuve Clicquot style.

A pale gold colour with silver highlights, brilliance and effervescence, a fine and long lasting bead. The nose opens readily, the aromatics are pure yet complex. Chardonnay contributes refined mineral character accompanied by pleasant floral notes of acacia. Aerating the wine reveals hints of yellow fleshed fruit, marzipan and brioche. These give way to delicately spicy aromas, followed by elegant notes of liquorice and high bred teas. In the mouth the wine is silky and generous, evoking fruity and floral, minerals and spice, menthol and toast. A wealth of aromas, a deliciously long and powerful finish. Elegant, remarkably well balanced, the perfect accompaniement to the most refined cuisine.

Champagne can mature for decades, reaching a number of perfection peaks along the way. Cave Privée is a limited release of Veuve Clicquot's finest vintages as they reach those peaks of perfection. After seventeen years on lees and two under cork, disgorged to order, individually marked and dated, Cave Privée is treated to a bespoke doseage. Combining the nobility and freshness of Veuve Clicquot 1988 with the power and concentration of Veuve Clicquot 1989, Cave Privée 1990 is the last in a series of three consecutive great Champagne vintages.

$29999each $3597DOZEN EACH DOZEN Picking started in the second week of September for Chardonnay, a week later for Pinot. The quality of the harvest was remarkable, with vivid fruit characters and the perfect balance of acid. Save for a few areas of Chardonnay affected by botrytis, the quality of all three grape varietals was uniformly superb. A blend of seventeen different crus, all classed as Grand or Premier. Black grapes account for two thirds of the cépage, mostly Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, with a tenth of Pinot Meunier from the Premiers Crus of the western Montagne de Reims. The remaining third is Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and to a lesser degree, from the Montagne de Reims.

The colour is a subtle gold, with a hint of green or even pink. In the glass, the bubbles are fine and lasting. The nose is impressive for its depth and great richness. From the first, great complexity and concentration are apparent. Fruit aromas dominate, on two levels, firstly ripe fruits (apricots, pineapple), then dried fruits (almonds). After some exposure to the air, further scents reveal themselves, pastries, hints of spice. Slightly toasty notes complete the delightful symphony. The first impression on the mouth is of structure and concentration. Such vinosity is well balanced by a superb liveliness. The candied citrus flavours (mandarins) bring a delightful freshness to the wine. The finish is full and long lasting.

Veuve Clicquot can be judged on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in the making of such a wine that the true Art of Champagne reveals itself. This is an art in which the House of Veuve Clicquot excels. Yellow Label reflects the superb vineyards and the consistent nature of the House style. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that declares itself as Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the palate. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse, essential to such a perfectly balanced wine.

$19999each $2397DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes from as many as sixty different Crus go to the crafting of Brut Yellow Label. Traditionally, the components are at least fifty percent Pinot Noir, up to twenty percent Pinot Meunier, and up to a third of Chardonnay, varying slightly from year to year according to conditions. The Cellar Master has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Brut Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable both in terms of quality, colour and bouquet. He will draw on priceless reserve wines for the blend, sometimes as much as 40% to ensure the continuity of the House style. Each of these older wines - perhaps nine years old - is kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of the vineyard and the vintage.

Golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. So pleasing to the nose, reminiscent of white fruits and raisin, then of vanilla and later of brioche. Note the fine balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following the ageing in the bottle. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label with asymphony of fruit tastes following on. Here is a true member of the powerful Brut family, well structured, admirably vinous. The lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each fruit or spice note distinct. Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors - forcefulness and finesse - and to hold them in perfect balance.

This exceptional wine is dominated by components of Pinot Noir from the Grands Crus at Ay, Vallée de la Marne, Verzenay and Verzy, Ambonnay and Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims. The cuvée includes a smaller component of Chardonnay from three Grands Crus along the Côte des Blancs, Avize, Ogerand and Le Mesnil-sur-Ogerin. A wine which heightens the sensory perceptions, La Grande Dame is the quintessence of the Veuve Clicquot style, drawing it's magnificence through a dominance of Pinot Noir.

$29999each $3597DOZEN EACH DOZEN Consolidating the Bouzy properties of her late husband, Madame Clicquot gradually built up the estate holdings through a driving determination to establish the leading marque in Champagne. The Clicquot vineyards today cover over five hundred hectares. These precious assets are spread through the very finest growths, 12 out of a total 17 Champagne Grands Crus and 19 of Champagne's 44 Premiers Crus. The vineyards boast an exceptional average classification of close to 97%, a ranking that is based on the winegrowing properties of the terroir and the quality of fruit. The vines are mostly planted to hillsides where soils are shallowest and exposure to the sun is optimal.

Luminous, sparkling gold hue, amber highlights, fine effervescence within a light bead. Initial mineral nose, white peaches and bergamot, a remarkable intensity. The bouquet develops voluptuous hints of brioche, nougats and apricot, vanilla, frangipane and jasmine. A palate great substance, chalky minerality resonates magnificently. An etude of Verzenay/Avize fruit, the two dominant Crus in this blend of eight. The finish is fresh and generous, indicating a light dosage that does nothing to disturb an exceptional natural balance.

Madame Clicquot excelled at producing the finest of Champagne in her day. Grapes from as many as sixty different Crus, mainly prestigious Grands and Premiers Crus, go into the blending of Yellow Label. Whilst the balance of fruit varies slightly from year to year according to conditions, the Chef de Caves achieves a total consistency of taste, which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable both in terms of quality, visage and bouquet. Exhibiting the most remarkable balance and exquisite freshness to taste, with a fine fruity structure.

$5999each $717DOZEN EACH DOZEN Walk down into the depths of the earth in search of the Veuve Clicquot soul, explore the secrets behind the making of a legendary wine, take inspiration from two centuries of heritage. The quality of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label remains intact due to the proud traditions, exceptional quality of fruit and dedication of growers, an uncomperomising approach to Methode traditionelle and the estate's famous undergound chalk cellars. Veuve Clicquot is a perfect example of harmony between delicacy and power. Dominated by Pinot Noir, Yellow Label has a firm structure, rounded with a touch of Pinot Meunier. Nearly a third of Chardonnay gives it the elegance and finesse needed for perfect balance.

Yellow Label looks beautiful, bright golden yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Next, it is so pleasing to the nose, initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla and later of brioche. A fine balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following age in the bottle. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label with a symphony of fruit tastes following on. Here is a true member of the powerful Brut family, well structured, admirably vinous. Lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each fruit or spice note distinct. The inclusion of up to a third reserve wines ensures consistency from year to year.

A comely impression of Champagne, thrillingly pink and satiatingly vibrant in the revered Veuve Clicquot styling, the first choice to accompany fine gourmandise and an intuitive choice for all romantic celebrations. Clicquot's superb rosé blush with coppery accents brings an additional touch of audacity, modernity and eroticism to your intimate tête-à-tête or wanton soirée.

$7999each $957DOZEN EACH DOZEN Fashioned from the holy trinity of grapes, dominated by components of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with a third of Chardonnay. Vinified from fruit grown to sixty different villages and Crus, the structure and élevage follow the traditions of Veuve Clicquot's great editions, crafted to the most ancient Champagne techniques and assembled with a number of reserve wines across several vintages, ensuring the consistency and quality of the established Clicquot style. A tenth of red Champagne, vinified from harvests of black grapes grown to distinguished local vineyards contributes texture, balance and complexity to this most refined of effervescent Rosé.

Luminous colour, persistent mouse, radiant rose accents. The nose is elegant and generous, aromas of fresh red fruit characters, raspberries, wild strawberry, cherries and blackberry, leading to dried fruits and biscuit notes of almond, apricots and brioche. On the palate, the initial impression is of freshness, followed by a fruity harmonious sensation. In the definitive Clicquot styling, Brut Rosé is perfectly balanced as it combines elegance and personality. Veuve Clicquot works her magic, this delectable Champagne is beautifully proportioned and full of charm. A delicious wine in early bloom upon release, a Rosé with character to share as aperitif or to serve at every occasion alongside the finest faire.

A Champagne House is ultimately judged on the quality of non-Vintage Brut. It is in the making of such a wine that the fine art of Champagne is revealed and where Veuve Clicquot excels. An assemblage of fruit from as many as sixty different Crus, Yellow Label reflects stately vineyards and consistency of style from year to year. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine.

$8999each $1077DOZEN EACH DOZEN It is the pursuit of excellence, a devotion to the art of Methode Traditionelle and the exceptional quality of fruit which are the fundamentals. Traditionally Pinot Noir dominates the cepage followed by Chardonnay and a fifth of Pinot Meunier, depending on the conditions of vintage. The Cellar Master has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Brut Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable in terms of quality, palate and bouquet. He will draw on priceless reserve wines, sometimes as much as 40% to ensure the continuity of style. Each of these older wines, perhaps nine years old, is kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of the vineyard and vintage.

Yellow Label looks beautiful, golden yellow with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Next it is so pleasing to the nose, initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisin, then of vanilla and later of brioche. Note the fine balance between the distinct fruit characters of the three varietals and the toasty aromas from ageing in the bottle. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness of Yellow Label with a symphony of fruit tastes close behind. Here is a true member of the powerful Brut family, well structured, admirably vinous. The lingering bouquet seems to echo, each fruit and every spice note is distinct. Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors, forcefulness and finesse, and to hold them in perfect balance.