Champagne "Yellow Label", Veuve Clicquot, FR, NV

Veuve Clicquot is a based in Reims, France. It was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and is one of the largest Champagne houses in the world. Madame Clicquot is credited with major breakthroughs, creating the first known vintage Champagne in 1810, and inventing the riddling table process to clarify Champagne in 1816. In 1818, she invented the first known blended rosé Champagne by blending still red and white wines. This process is still used today by the majority of Champagne producers.

This classical dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color. Lovely bouquet of fresh bread dough, chalk and vanilla. Ripe apple flavors laced with vanilla and pecan.