Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is a luxury champagne house based in Reims. Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, The house of Veuve Clicquot played an important role in establishing champagne as a favoured drink of haut bourgeoisie and nobility throughout many countries in Europe, including the UK.
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Tasting Notes : Lingering fruity flavours of apple and pear on the palate create a fresh, harmonious and lively Champagne.

Taste Test:
Veuve yellow label has a lingering fruity flavour of fruit and brioche notes. It’s well balanced and is pleasantly fresh.
Composition
Grapes fromas many as 50 to 60 different Crus go to theblendingof Brut YellowLabel.
Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is:
· 50 to 55% Pinot Noir
· 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier
· 28 to 33% Chardonnay
Conclusion
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors - forcefulness and finesse - and to hold them in perfect balance. This consistent power to please makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal.
Toff Rating : 93/100
Toff Tip : Perfect with line caught fish or white organic meats.
Buy From : Majestic Wine - Oddbins - Waitrose Wine
Typical Price : £34
Typical Case : £209
