Veuve Clicquot - Vintage Rosé 2012 - Champagne AOP
€88.89 /L
Veuve Clicquot, Vintage Rosé Brut 2012, Champagne AOP, celebrates a characterful vintage through a clockwork-precise blend led by 51% Pinot Noir, complemented by 34% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier. The controlled addition of 13% still red wine from Bouzy Pinot Noir intensifies the fruit depth and gives a deep pink colour with copper highlights. 11% of the wines aged in oak foudres bring structure, texture and added soul, while the Brut dosage at 8 g/l preserves momentum and balance. Generous, pastry-like palate, vibrant red fruits, peppery and saffroned touches, polished tannins and a chalky finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with food, with a remarkable cellaring potential of 25 years.
Description
In the secret atelier of the house of Veuve Clicquot, the Vintage Rosé Brut 2012 stands as a manifesto of style, a gastronomic Champagne that combines precision, intensity and grace. As a vintage, it captures the imprint of a resolute year and elevates it into a rare, deep rosé composition. Its uniqueness lies in the nobility of Pinot Noir, the delicacy of Chardonnay and the charm of Meunier, as well as in an emblematic touch: the addition of still red wine from Bouzy which emphasises the fruity thread and the coppery hue. The portion of wines aged in oak foudres shapes a savoury backbone and adds a gourmand dimension to the aromatic palette. On the palate, the experience is broad, polished and sensual, then gains verticality thanks to a chalky sensation that signals a great Champagne terroir. This characterful rosé will appeal to the informed enthusiast as well as the gastronome seeking subtle pairings, and will naturally find its place for the most special moments shared.
Blend and winemaking
The core of this Vintage Rosé 2012 rests on a rigorously crafted blend. The structure is driven by 51% Pinot Noir, from Grands and Premiers Crus, a guarantee of noble power and length. 34% Chardonnay brings tension, purity and aromatic brightness, while 15% Pinot Meunier wraps the whole with a rounded fruitiness. Signature of the house's rosé style, 13% still red wine from Bouzy Pinot Noir deepens the colour and expands the red fruit spectrum. To amplify expression and relief, 11% of the wines are vinified and aged in oak foudres, providing subtle creaminess, pastry-like accents and a savoury frame. The Brut dosage, at 8 g/l, balances the ensemble with precision, revealing the fruit without weighing it down. Everything here contributes to a carefully constructed harmony where power, finesse and energy align with rare clarity.
Tasting notes
- Colour: Deep pink with copper highlights, edged by a fine, regular effervescence that brightens the hue and announces a generous texture.
- Nose: An expressive bouquet of red fruits dominated by ripe strawberry and Morello cherry, lifted by peppery nuances, saffroned accents and delicate spice. Pastry notes and a gentle oak thread underline the complexity without masking the freshness.
- Palate: Generous, voluminous attack with a creamy, enveloping texture. The fruit unfolds with intensity, supported by noble tannins that structure the finish. The chalky sensation adds drive and extends the persistence, leaving an impression of elegant uprightness and controlled indulgence.
Serving temperature and tips
Serve this Champagne ideally between 10 and 12°C to reveal its full aromatic breadth and the finesse of its bubbles. Prefer a tulip glass or a narrow wine glass to open the aromatic stage without dissipating its energy. A few minutes of airing before serving allows the spicy register to unfold and the texture to gain creaminess. Store bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. This vintage has a cellaring potential of up to 25 years, promising an evolution toward more complex notes, where red fruits mellow into undergrowth nuances, candied citrus and deeper pastry aromas.
Food pairings
- Aperitifs: iodised canapés, sun-dried tomato tartlets, thinly sliced well-aged ham that echoes the peppery thread.
- Seafood: scallop carpaccio, barely roasted lobster, just-seared langoustines, finished with a squeeze of citrus.
- Pink meats: tender veal, spiced duckling, lacquered pork fillet, which converse with the refined tannins.
- Delicate dishes: beetroot risotto with aged parmesan, ricotta and herb ravioli, silky textures and chalky lift in harmony.
- Soft cheeses: aged Brillat-Savarin, Chaource, whose milky softness flatters the wine's pastry dimension.
Occasions
The Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé Brut 2012 accompanies precious moments, whether intimate or celebratory, and brings a luminous elegance to every table. Its assertive personality combines conviviality and refinement, ideal for gourmet gatherings where attention to detail matters.
- To elevate an exceptional aperitif, where the fruit's grace and liveliness set the tone.
- During a gastronomic dinner, paired with precise cooking, fine spices and delicate textures.
- As a refined gift for a lover of characterful, long-aged rosé Champagnes.
Characteristics
- Name : Veuve Clicquot, Vintage Rosé Brut 2012
- Appellation : Champagne AOP
- Type : Vintage Rosé Brut Champagne
- Vintage : 2012
- Grapes : Pinot Noir 51% (Grands and Premiers Crus), Chardonnay 34%, Pinot Meunier 15%
- Red wine added : 13% Bouzy Pinot Noir
- Winemaking : 11% of the wines aged in oak foudres
- Dosage : Brut, 8 g/l
- Volume : 75 cl
- Cellaring : up to 25 years
- Serving temperature : 10–12°C
Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Color
- Rosé
- Vintage
- 2012
- Champagne Brand
- Veuve Clicquot
- Gifts and boxes
- Bottle + Case
- Type of champagne
- Brut
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