Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 Brut
Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004 is appealing and feminine. A little more time in the bottle should bring about additional balance and maturity for this award winning champagne. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004 ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.
| Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with fairly lively bead, faded slightly.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon, fresh pastry, hazelnut, coconut. Minerality with smoky notes.
Palate: Apple tart, brioche, pear, toasted almonds.
Additional comments: Appealing and feminine. A little more time in the bottle should bring about additional balance and maturity.
When to drink: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004 Champagne should be ready to drink in 2014 through 2021.
| Brut 2004 Details
Label: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004
House/Winery: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: 100% Grand Crus and Premier Crus
Grapes: 62% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 8% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12%
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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 2004
Production
Veuve Clicquot uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Brut 2004 is composed of 62% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Meunier. Grapes were harvested between September 23 and October 13 from 17 to 21 Grand and Premier Crus. Veuve Clicquot ages their vintage champagne a minimum of 5 years on lees with a dosage of 6 to 9 grams per liter. Veuve Clicquot was one of the first Champagne Houses to promote sustainable viticulture among its grape growers.
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| Decanter World Wine Awards |
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Silver |
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Recent Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne Labels
Non-Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut
More On Veuve Clicquot
Official Website
The official website is http://www.veuve-clicquot.com. |
