Veuve Clicquot Tasting w/Pierre Casenave
Binny's, Naperville
Tasted Thursday, April 22, 2010 by AllRed with 1,433 views
Introduction
Pierre Casenave, winemaker at Veuve Clicquot, was on hand at the Naperville Binny's to pour a few bottles. Pierre is young and very enthusiastic, and he was gracious with his time.
NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
55% Pinot Noir. Straw color with notes of apple and citrus. Good texture with a medium bead and good acidity. Flavors of toast, apple and caramel. Ends nicely and seems a bit more focused than the last few times I've had this. 89-90 pts.
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NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé 91 Points
France, Champagne
Pale pinkish/copper color. Red berry and floral tones on the nose follow through on the palate, picking up a nutty quality on the finish. Medium texture...crisp.
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2002 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé Vintage 92 Points
France, Champagne
60% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Meunier. Pink/copper color with notes of red berry, rose petals, pot pourri and strawberries. Fine texture with red berry and floral tones on the palate, along with a prominent mineral streak. 92+ pts.
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1998 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame 92 Points
France, Champagne
Opens with almond, citrus, mineral and biscuit aromas. Fine texture with flavors of grapefruit, mineral, almond and brioche. Long finish ending with a toasty vanilla cream quality. 92-93 pts.
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NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Demi-Sec 89 Points
France, Champagne
Aromas of peach blossom, honeysuckle and grapefruit. Medium bead, with flavors of caramel, peach and baked pears. Very enjoyable and not as sweet as many other demi-secs.
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