Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Clicquot Cuvee Saint-Petersbourg Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Aged for 3-5 years on the lees |
- Classic method brut: French sparkling wine AOC, 12% vol, with an elegant character
- Grape composition: Pinot Noir 50-55%, Chardonnay 28-33%, Pinot Meunier 15-20%
- Complex aromas: notes of ripe and dried fruit, brioche, sweet spices and dried flowers
- Harmonious flavour: hints of toasted bread, pralines, honey; balance between structure and freshness
- Pairings: serve at 8-10°C, ideal with shellfish, seafood and white meats
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Veuve Clicquot Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg Brut expresses the authentic character of its region of origin. Crafted according to the Traditional Method, it is made from a blend dominated by Pinot Noir, accompanied by Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays an intense yellow colour with golden highlights and a very fine perlage. The bouquet evokes aromas of ripe fruit, brioche and delicate dried flowers. On the palate, it reveals a rounded sip, finishing with a well-balanced harmony between structure and freshness every time it is tasted.
Where does it come from
This wine comes to life in the Champagne region, paying tribute to the historic shipments of 1814 to the courts of Saint Petersburg, an event that cemented the international reputation of Veuve Clicquot. The grapes are sourced from a rigorous selection of plots, including the renowned Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The deep knowledge of the land imparts a distinctive and satisfying sensory profile, ideal for pairing with shellfish and seafood or to enhance a refined aperitif.
How is it produced
Production faithfully follows the practices of the Traditional Method. After the first fermentation, the blend is enriched with a significant addition of reserve wines, essential for imparting maturity and depth of flavour. Ageing on the lees, which lasts from three to five years, shapes the mousse and amplifies the aromatic intensity, encouraging the development of enveloping toasted notes of praline, honey and gingerbread. The final Brut dosage frames a long, savoury and persistent tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Reims in 1772, Maison Veuve Clicquot dedicates this limited edition to the boldness of Madame Clicquot. In 1814, her historic shipments reached Saint Petersburg, winning over the Russian nobility. Today, the Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg celebrates that international success in an exclusive gift box. This Champagne, predominantly made from Pinot Noir, matures for three to five years on the lees to offer a very fine perlage and a perfect balance between structure and vibrant freshness, making every aperitif or toast memorable.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1772
On the label you can find the anchor, the comet and yellow label and this is the story behind the symbols of the house Veuve Clicquot. The anchor, the Christian symbol for hope and rigour, was chosen in 1798 by Philippe Clicquot, the founder of the House, as the cork brand, the only distinguishing mark in the era before labels. As a symbol of hope, the anchor was a perfect emblem for a young entrepreneur with faith in the prosperity of his newly founded business. Madame Clicquot continued to use the same cork brand when she took over the running of the House in 1805. In keeping the anchor emblem throughout the centuries, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin remains faithful to the signs and symbols of its roots. The comet: in what many took as a sign predicting an excellent harvest year, a comet shot across the Champagne sky in 1811. Madame Clicquot used grapes from this "comet harvest" to make the exceptional Vins de la Comète, which would forge the House’s reputation for excellence throughout the world. Much like a lucky star, the symbol of the comet has remained to watch over the destiny of the House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
The yellow label: between 1860 and 1870, the House entered a new era in systematizing the practice of dressing bottles. In 1873, a vintage wine receives a "special dressing": a yellow label. In 1876, the vintage Dry British market is too yellow ... the yellow is the mark of special vintages of dry wine (or dry) for the Anglo-Saxon market. The fold is taken, agents and customers requiring this distinctive original. The yellow label "V. Clicquot P. Werle is filed by Edouard Werle February 12, 1877. The dark color will gradually so that the difference between the two types of wine, Dry or raw, or more easily perceived by leaders in the dark cellar. By 1945, won the yellow labels on the pulse of crude Bertrand de Mun ... and remains a leading brand immediate recognition of bottles of the house!
The House's motto is : "Only one quality, the finest". A short lineage of just 10 Cellar Masters has led this quest for quality, thereby ensuring the continuity of the Veuve Clicquot style: strength and complexity. Read more
| Name | Veuve Clicquot Cuvee Saint Petersbourg Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Reims in 1772, Maison Veuve Clicquot dedicates this limited edition to the boldness of Madame Clicquot. In 1814, her historic shipments reached Saint Petersburg, winning over the Russian nobility. Today, the Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg celebrates that international success in an exclusive gift box. This Champagne, predominantly made from Pinot Noir, matures for three to five years on the lees to offer a very fine perlage and a perfect balance between structure and vibrant freshness, making every aperitif or toast memorable. |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | 3-5 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Champenois/classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (Champenois/classic method) with extended maturation and ageing for 3-5 years on the lees; addition of reserve wines (approximately 25-45%) after the first fermentation; Brut dosage (6 2 g/L). |
| Aging | Aged for 3-5 years on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |