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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Champagne Wishes: Whom You Know is So Happy to Kick off our Coverage of VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN with VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSé


In our nearly 2,500 posts you Whom You Know readers know we only post positive comments in varying degrees, but of all of the things in life that Peachy Deegan LOVES, there are not too many things that can top the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Veuve Clicquot Rosé! We are very excited that it is now being mentioned in Champagne Wishes! Veuve Clicquot has been mentioned so many other times in Whom You Know:

Veuve Clicquot supported Perfect Pairings.
Although she is not currently affiliated with the brand, Mireille Guiliano played a part in its advancement in the USA for many years. We think she is one of the nicest, most interesting, and most brilliant people and she is a Mover and Shaker- be sure to read her latest book.


The Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Rose is simply one of the best champagnes there is, according to Peachy Deegan.   It is sweet without being overly sweet, the effervescence of the bubbles, the festive color and the overall experience of drinking the Champagne is simply divine. The structure is stong without being overpowering.  We understand Veuve was the first house to export a rose champagne-to Switzerland in 1775.  The Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Rose we believe would go well with most everything-but that is because we LOVE it.  It is happiness in a bottle.



Tasting Notes:   Veuve Clicquot Rosé is an elegant wine with delightful aromas of fruit and brioche.  The wine is perfectly balanced, elegant and lovely in its quiet strawberry fruit.     


Composition:  Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different Crus are blended to create Veuve Clicquot Rosé. 


50 – 55% Pinot Noir
15 – 20% Pinot Meunier
28 – 33% Chardonnay
12% Red Wine 


The blend includes a high percentage of reserve wine (up to 40 percent) to ensure consistency with Veuve Clicquot style and taste.  The 12 percent of red wine gives spectacular balance to this Rosé. 


Occasion:  Veuve Clicquot Rosé is delicious in early bloom and is a wonderful aperitif.  
Availability: Available at fine wine and liquor stores throughout the world. 
Price: Suggested retail price is $60/bottle. 

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