Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune SMEG Box

A fruity and harmonious brut champagne revealed in an innovative box

The property

An emblematic reference among the great names of Champagne, the Veuve Clicquot House built its reputation thanks to a woman: Madame Clicquot. In a few years and at the end of the 18th century, Madame Clicquot established herself as "The great lady of Champagne" and was the originator of the invention of the riddling table with the motto "only one quality, the very first". World-renowned, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne House stands out with its bottles recognizable at first glance and adorned with a yellow label with vinous style cuvées.

The vineyard

Owner of 390 hectares, the Veuve Clicquot House owns one of the largest vineyards in Champagne. This vineyard is also exceptional for its quality as it is spread over 12 of the 17 Grands Crus and 20 of the 44 Premiers Crus of the Champagne.

The wine

The Veuve Clicquot Champagne House unveils its SMEG Brut Carte Jaune box. The signature Champagne of the House, the Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune expresses all the uniqueness of the Veuve Clicquot style. Dosed at 10 g/L, this non-vintage cuvée is made each year from the House's large collection of reserve wines. The iconic champagne of the house is presented in a SMEG isothermal box which, like a mini-refrigerator, keeps the bottle cool for 2 hours. This Veuve Clicquot Smeg Box champagne is the result of a bold partnership highlighting the creative spirit of the House as well as the fresh, powerful and fruity expression of the Brut Carte Jaune.

Blend

The Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune champagne is made from a blend of 30 to 45% reserve wines from 50 to 60 different crus including Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. The blend is composed of 50 to 55% pinot noir for structure, 28 to 33% chardonnay for elegance and finesse, and 15 to 20% pinot meunier.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the SMEG Brut Carte Jaune box from Veuve Clicquot

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful golden yellow, adorned with fine bubbles.

Nose
Intensely fruity and expressive, the nose of the Brut Carte Jaune from the Veuve Clicquot House presents beautiful notes of yellow and white flesh fruits evoking mirabelle plum, peach or pear. Gourmet vanilla notes appear with aeration associated with pastry notes reminiscent of fresh out of the oven brioche.

Palate
The attack is fresh and powerful. Complex and structured, the palate combines balance, finesse and elegance with a silky texture.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal champagne to start the aperitif, the Brut Carte Jaune from the Veuve Clicquot House perfectly accompanies street food (burger), wok vegetables, tartare, carpaccio, salad, citrus fruits or even early fruits and vegetables.