Since 1772, Maison Veuve Clicquot has embodied excellence and innovation at the heart of Champagne. Heir to a keen sense of audacity, it has managed to impose its own style, notably through its emblematic rosé champagne.
The Origins of Veuve Clicquot's Rosé Champagne
At the dawn of the 19th century, the Champagne region experienced creative effervescence. In 1818, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, nicknamed the "Grande Dame of Champagne," revolutionized tradition by creating one of the first rosé d'assemblage champagnes. Veuve Clicquot opted for an unprecedented method: blending a red wine from quality pinot noir with traditional white wines. This founding gesture permanently marked the history of rosé champagne, establishing this cuvée as a symbol of audacity and finesse.
The Production of Rosé Champagne
There are two main methods for producing rosé champagne, but the creation of Veuve Clicquot Rosé is primarily based on the rosé d'assemblage technique, the true signature of Champagne. This method consists of mixing white Champagne wine with a small quantity of red wine produced locally, generally from pinot noir or pinot meunier.
The rosé champagne from Maison Veuve Clicquot is born from a rigorous selection of grapes including an important portion of reserve wines. The blend consists mainly of pinot noir, which structures the cuvée, complemented by chardonnay for elegance and pinot meunier depending on the cuvées. The singularity of Veuve Clicquot rosé champagne lies in the addition of approximately still red wine from the best pinot noirs of Bouzy or Ambonnay.
After blending, the wine is bottled for the foam formation, then aged in the House's chalk cellars, thus developing smoothness and complexity.
Exceptional Cuvées
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé is a celebration of finesse and elegance. Born from a rigorous selection of 50 to 60 Champagne crus, this cuvée exhales a bouquet of fresh red fruits and beautiful structure, offering a rich and persistent aromatic framework.
Vintage Rosé
Each bottle of Vintage Rosé reflects an exceptional year. By highlighting the singularity and excellence of its vintage, this cuvée seduces with its richness and aromatic depth, revealing notes of ripe fruits accompanied by a delicate pastry touch.
La Grande Dame Rosé
A true flagship of the House, La Grande Dame embodies the pinnacle of the estate's savoir-faire. Recognized for its complexity and balance, it reflects the excellence of Champagne's greatest terroirs.
Brut Rosé SMEG
Combining finesse and innovation, the Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé SMEG is presented in a custom-designed SMEG mini-refrigerator, ideal for maintaining the champagne's freshness. Its aromatic palette is marked by intense fruity notes, followed by beautiful aromatic persistence.
