cave privée
1970's - 1980's
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Rosé 1979
Regular price $865.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 750ml bottle
Cave Privée Rosé 1979 is a blend of 22 different Crus, all classified as Grands and Premiers Crus. It is a blend of 61% Pinot Noir, 6% Meunier and 33% Chardonnay. The addition of 19% red wine from Bouzy from our own production using grapes from our vines completed the blend.
Harvesting began on 3, 5 and 8 October depending on the different sectors. The grapes were of a very good quality, with an average alcoholic strength of over 9° GL. Acidity was slightly less than 9 g/l.
Budbreak occurred late in the year. Flowering was rapid for the Chardonnay vines and slightly more spread out for the Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée 1982
Regular price $750.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 750ml bottle
Cave Privée 1982 is made up of wines from 9 Grands and Premiers Crus from regions in the Montagne de Reims, the Grande Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The blend is 66% Pinot noir and 34% Chardonnay.
Despite a late start, the vine proceeded to develop as normal under very favourable climatic conditions.
The palate is surprisingly youthful, its minerality emphasising the wine’s freshness, with a finish that ends with notes of sandalwood and dried apricot.
Appearance: Gold colour, with reflections of amber. Effervescence is light and delicate, presenting itself subtly and slowly.
Aromas: Dried fruit, hints of cocoa, salted caramel and candied citrus.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée 1983
Regular price $4,200.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 6 x 750ml bottles in Wooden Giftbox
Grapes from around twenty Premier and Grand Cru villages were meticulously selected to create the blend of this vintage. Our House style can be seen in the use of 58% Pinot Noir, balanced with 35% Chardonnay and 7% Meunier.
Radiant, tense and refreshing:
Nose: Elegant and airy. White fruit, grape, pear, apricot jam, caramel, praline and frangipane
Palate: Lively attack, rich and generous. Yellow fruit and bakery flavors, mirabelle crumble, brioche, butter
Harvest was splendid and abundant, with an average yield of 15,200 kilos per hectare. The 1983 harvest was one of the most generous in the history of Champagne, perhaps it was even a miracle?
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Magnum 1983
Regular price $1,550.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 1.5L Magnum
The harvest was splendid and plentiful with an average yield of 15,200 kilos per hectare. The 1983 harvest was one of the most generous in the Champagne region. You might even say a miracle.
Grapes from around twenty of the Premier & Grands Crus villages were meticulously selected to create this vintage's exceptional blend. The Maison's character is expressed through 58% Pinot Noir, balanced with 35% Chardonnay and 7% Meunier.
A blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 7% Meunier.
The nose: Concentrated, complex and delicate aromas.
- Candied citrus fruits, ripe yellow fruits, dates and tobacco
On the palate: A fresh attack, taut and full of substance
- Pineapple, toasted almonds, caramel and Tarte Tatin
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Magnum 1989
Regular price $3,165.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 3 x 1.5L Magnums in Wooden Giftbox
Cave Privée 1989 is made up of wines from 25 Grands and Premiers Crus;from regions in the Montagne de Reims, the Grande Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The blend is 66% Pinot noir and 34% Chardonnay.
The 1989 vintage is full of surprises. Hot weather made for supple, full and round wines which we rediscover today full of assertive youth and unexpected freshness. Full-flavored and immediate, the structure provided by the Pinot Noir makes the taste/palate strong, with remarkable presence and length in finish.
Appearance: The colour is a strong gold. In the glass, the bead is fine and persistent
Aromas: Ripe and dried fruit and exotic spice, Discreet notes of saffron, badian, sandalwood and eau de vie
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Jeroboam 1989
Regular price $3,750.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 3L Jeroboam
Cave Privée 1989 is made up of wines from 25 Grands and Premiers Crus;from regions in the Montagne de Reims, the Grande Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The blend is 66% Pinot noir and 34% Chardonnay.
The 1989 vintage is full of surprises. Hot weather made for supple, full and round wines which we rediscover today full of assertive youth and unexpected freshness. Full-flavored and immediate, the structure provided by the Pinot Noir makes the taste/palate strong, with remarkable presence and length in finish.
Appearance: The colour is a strong gold. In the glass, the bead is fine and persistent
Aromas: Ripe and dried fruit and exotic spice, Discreet notes of saffron, badian, sandalwood and eau de vie
cave privée
1990's
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée 1995
Regular price $320.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 750ml bottle
Grapes from around twenty Premier and Grand Cru villages were meticulously selected to create the blend of this vintage. Our House style can be seen in the use of 58% Pinot Noir, balanced with 33% Chardonnay and 9% Meunier.
Generous, complex and rich.
Nose: Rich, intense, expressive. Marmalade & orange peel, candied fruit. White pepper, dried flowers, marzipan, Grilled bread, beeswax, Honey and caramel
Palate: Frank attack, full and round. Mirabelle jam, pear compote
Despite a few climatic variations at the beginning of the season, the grapevines developed perfectly and under fairly favourable conditions. This resulted in abundance and quality.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Magnum 1995
Regular price $2,058.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 3 x 1.5L Magnums in Wooden Giftbox
Grapes from around twenty Premier and Grand Cru villages were meticulously selected to create the blend of this vintage. Our House style can be seen in the use of 58% Pinot Noir, balanced with 33% Chardonnay and 9% Meunier.
Generous, complex and rich.
Nose: Rich, intense, expressive. Marmalade & orange peel, candied fruit. White pepper, dried flowers, marzipan, Grilled bread, beeswax, Honey and caramel
Palate: Frank attack, full and round. Mirabelle jam, pear compote
Despite a few climatic variations at the beginning of the season, the grapevines developed perfectly and under fairly favourable conditions. This resulted in abundance and quality.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Magnum Rosé 1990
Regular price $1,200.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 1.5L Magnum
The cuvée Cave Privée Rosé Magnum 1990 is a blend of Grands and Premiers Crus. It is a blend of 56% Pinot Noir, 11% Meunier and 33% Chardonnay. The addition of 17% red wine from Bouzy from our own production using grapes from our vines completed the blend.
The 1990 vintage Rosé is imposing. It was a year that fulfilled all of the Cellar Master’s wishes, with the wine prepared under conditions close to perfection, before it was laid into the cellar to mature in all its majesty.
Appearance: Deep pink colour with coppery glints and smooth, delicate bubbles.
Aromas: Morello cherries, gingerbread and liquorice.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Rosé 1996
Regular price $450.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 750ml bottle
1996 was an extraordinary year in Champagne, characterised by a combination of cool and warm temperatures with dry and humid periods. Indeed, after a mild and sunny start to the year, grey skies and icy weather set in over the vineyards of Champagne. Spring frosts hit the region in March and May but once again spared our plots. By contrast, sunshine broke all-time records in April with some days reaching temperatures of up to 26°C. The vineyards flourished and began to blossom in June as weather conditions were at their best. The summer then experienced dramatic intervals of grey skies followed by blue, and dry spells followed by showers. The first cuts with secateurs took place on 16th September for the youngest crus. The balance was, by all accounts, exceptional. The grapes had reached a level of acidity unlike any other encountered before. Maturity was optimal, resulting in a wine offering enormous aromatic complexity and a wonderful intensity.
Blending this vintage relies on a rigorous selection of grapes produced from around twenty Premier and Grands Crus villages. Traditionally, it is predominantly made up of Pinot Noir at 59%, then, 33% Chardonnay and an 8% hint of Meunier, to achieve the perfect balance between these three grape varieties. Remaining faithful to the method created by Madame Clicquot in 1818, we add 15% red wine to this white vintage blend.
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Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Rosé Magnum 1996
Regular price $975.00Regular priceUnit price perIncludes 1 x 1.5L magnum
1996 was an extraordinary year in Champagne, characterised by a combination of cool and warm temperatures with dry and humid periods. Indeed, after a mild and sunny start to the year, grey skies and icy weather set in over the vineyards of Champagne. Spring frosts hit the region in March and May but once again spared our plots. By contrast, sunshine broke all-time records in April with some days reaching temperatures of up to 26°C. The vineyards flourished and began to blossom in June as weather conditions were at their best. The summer then experienced dramatic intervals of grey skies followed by blue, and dry spells followed by showers. The first cuts with secateurs took place on 16th September for the youngest crus. The balance was, by all accounts, exceptional. The grapes had reached a level of acidity unlike any other encountered before. Maturity was optimal, resulting in a wine offering enormous aromatic complexity and a wonderful intensity.
Blending this vintage relies on a rigorous selection of grapes produced from around twenty Premier and Grands Crus villages. Traditionally, it is predominantly made up of Pinot Noir at 59%, then, 33% Chardonnay and an 8% hint of Meunier, to achieve the perfect balance between these three grape varieties. Remaining faithful to the method created by Madame Clicquot in 1818, we add 15% red wine to this white vintage blend.
