Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old Edition 4

Veuve Clicquot presents the fourth edition of its Extra Brut Extra Old. Expressing the ultimate creativity of their Cellar Master, Extra Brut Extra Old is a unique collection crafted exclusively from their reserve wine collection, one of the largest recorded in Champagne. The 4th edition of Extra Brut Extra Old is a unique blend of six of Veuve Clicquots most prestigious reserve wines: 1996, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.Just like the creation of a perfume, the essence of such mature or, as called, spices reserve wines will bring concentration and depth to the blend.

The wines are aged in bottle in Maisons cray*res for a minimum of three years before disgorgement, giving it texture and aromatic complexity. This blend requires a low dosage of 3 grams of sugar per liter. The Precision, energy and balance of Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old 4 will be best appreciated with balanced and fresh cuisine, from raw vegetables to tartares and seafood.

Technical Details Producer / Maison: Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France Name / Edition: Extra Brut Extra Old Edition 4 Blend / Vintages used: A blend of reserve wines from the years 1996, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Grape Composition: Approx. 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier Dosage: Very low ~3 grams sugar per liter (Extra Brut level) Aging: Aged in bottle in Veuve Clicquots chalk cellars (cray*res) for a minimum of ~3 years before disgorgement.

Also drawn from old reserve wines which themselves have had long aging. Alcohol:12.0% Colour & Effervescence: Golden colour, very fine and persistent bubbles (perlage) Bottle Size: 750ml