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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut (France)

Producer: 
Veuve Clicquot
Item name: 
Brut
Wine type: 
Sparkling
Reviewer: 
Tom DiNardo

For those of you not wishing to spend a hundred dollars or more on great Champagne this Valentine’s Day, I recommend Veuve Clicquot as an outstanding, cost effective alternative. This cuvee champagne is a blend of pinot noir (50 – 55%), pinot meunier (15 – 20%), both of which are red grape varietals, with the balance of the blend being chardonnay. Aromas of citrus and bread prevail. A prelude of effervescent mousse announces the palate and accompanying bubbly flavors of tart lemon and subtle tropical fruit. A long finish follows. Veuve Clicquot is terrific as an aperitif, an accompaniment to caviar bellinis, or with an entrée of oysters. Cheers.   

Review Type: 
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