One of the best ways to start a Monday, hands down, is tasting the iconic Veuve Clicquot sparking wines.
Since 1977 the French champagne house has created beautiful blends. Chef de Caves, or Cellar Master, Dominique Demarville shared his wisdom, and many years experience, as he walked us through the different sparking wines.
The 2004 La Grande Dame has a distinct brioche taste, with hints of sweet and spicy. These flavours are more coming in the vintages and are developed over time. Champagne flutes are wonderful for quick sips and cheers, however this glass is new on the market and is perfect for spending some time with your wine.
Save those corks. Each cork is labeled with specific code, and we have the trick to decipher them: supplier / year / semester (jul aug batch).
Key takeaways for the smart buyer:
2012 was a great year for the Meunier (aka the wedding wine who’s flavour balances out the bolder pinot noir and chardonnays)
Blends are put through a meticulous blind taste test by 8 discerning palates and are judged based on finesse and elegance, body structure, and ageing potential.
Ideal temperatures for serving: 8 degree’s for the Yellow Label and 12 degrees for la Grand Dame.
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