Sparkling Wine: 1990 | Veuve Clicquot | Cave Privee

On the palate, the attack, very frank, quickly gives way to structure and concentration. This vinosity is perfectly balanced by superb dynamics. The aromas of liqueur and candied citrus give the wine a very nice freshness. The finish is ample and very long.

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Producer: Veuve Clicquot

Ratings: WE | 97 WS | 94

Vintage: 1990

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12%

Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

Country/Region: France, Champagne

On the palate, the attack, very frank, quickly gives way to structure and concentration. This vinosity is perfectly balanced by superb dynamics. The aromas of liqueur and candied citrus give the wine a very nice freshness. The finish is ample and very long.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: This toasty, superbly mature wine is part of a series of releases featuring the houses cellar-matured Champagnes. This emerges from the glass with complex flavors of almond, brioche, citrus and a hint of steeliness. The majestic richness of the wine has fully justified its decades of aging.

• Wine Spectator: Rich flavors and aromas of bread pudding and molasses mix with hints of baked peach, biscuit, ground ginger, fleur de sel and candied orange zest. Elegant, this shows lovely balance, a subtle bead and a delicate yet persistent freshness. Disgorged October 2008. Drink now through 2020.

Producer Information

Veuve Clicquot, now one of the largest Champagne Houses, was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot under the label “Clicquot”. After establishing the brand throughout Europe, Russia and the United States, Philippe was joined by his son, Franois Clicquot, at the head of the House in 1798. Seven years later, following his untimely death, Franois young widow, Barbe Ponsardin, took over the family business at just 27 years old. The House would subsequently be renamed in her honor: Veuve Clicquot means The Widow Clicquot. Over the course of her lifetime, Madame Clicquot (Barbe Ponsardin), developed three of the most important innovations in Champagne that are still practiced today. First, in 1810 Veuve Clicquot produced the first vintage wine in Champagne, which otherwise produced non-vintage blends. Second, in 1816 Madame Clicquot invented the riddling table to clarify Veuve Clicquot champagne, and by doing so, she improved both the quality and finesse of the wines. Riddling is now fundamental to La Methode Traditionelle (the traditional Champagne production method) and is emulated around the world. Finally, in 1818 Madame Clicquot created the first rose champagne made through assemblage, a method where white wines are blended with red wines.