{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-yellow-label-nv","title":"Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaison Veuve Clicquot was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot‑Muiron and later led by Madame Barbe‑Nicole Clicquot, who pioneered vintage bottling (1810), invented the riddling rack (1816), and popularized non‑vintage Champagne under the iconic yellow label in 1876\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Today it owns nearly 400 ha of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards and is globally recognized for its consistent, innovative sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnder Cellar Master Didier Mariotti, a tasting committee crafts the blend using hundreds of base and reserve wines. Pinot Noir provides structure, Chardonnay adds finesse, and reserve wines (up to 45%) ensure house style consistency across vintages\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit is sourced from 50–60 Crus: Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims (Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay), Pinot Meunier from Vallée de la Marne, and Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Chalk soils and a cool maritime climate with strong diurnal shifts deliver finesse, natural acidity, and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePrimary fermentation occurs parcel by parcel in temperature-controlled stainless steel, while around 10% of Pinot Noir is fermented in oak. With ~30–45% reserve wines and ~12% still red Pinot from Bouzy, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation and ages sur lie for at least 36 months. The dosage is approximately 9–10 g\/L ().\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBrilliant golden-yellow color with persistent fine bubbles. Aromas of pear, apple, peach, mandarin, grapefruit, brioche, and vanilla. The palate is crisp yet creamy, showing white cherry, toffee, marcona almond, green apple, chalky minerality, and a lingering finish\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeal as an aperitif or with oysters, scallops, poached prawns, light fish, cheese boards, cured meats, shellfish, and light starters\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChill to 8–10 °C and serve in a tulip or white-wine glass to enhance aromatic intensity and mousse. No decanting needed; gentle swirl is sufficient ().\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest consumed within 3–5 years of release. Under ideal cellaring (9–12 °C, stable humidity, darkness), it may retain freshness and finesse for up to five years ().\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePinot Noir 50–55 %, Chardonnay 28–33 %, Pinot Meunier 15–20 %, plus up to 45 % reserve wines and ~12 % still red Pinot Noir\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12 % (commonly listed as 12 % on bottle) ().\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Spectator: 91\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling: 91 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker): 91 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast: 90 ()\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922321293526,"sku":null,"price":405.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/VeuveClicquotYellowLabelNV_0a817337-159c-4496-a174-e189db4f59fc.png?v=1773668381","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/veuve-clicquot-yellow-label-nv","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}