This is a vintage rose from Veuve Clicquot, built around a strong Pinot Noir presence, which gives the wine more structure and depth than the non vintage rose. The 2015 vintage was warm and generous, so the wine comes across slightly riper and more open, though it is still held in place by the house’s focus on balance and consistency. Being a declared vintage, it reflects a single year rather than a blend across multiple harvests, which gives it a more defined character and a clearer sense of style.
Compared to the non vintage version, this feels more structured and a little more serious, with a stronger backbone and a more complete shape, while still remaining accessible. At this stage, it sits in an early phase of development, where the fruit is still at the forefront and the secondary notes are beginning to come through but have not fully integrated. On the palate, the wine feels steady and controlled, with a clear line running through it, supported by a fine mousse that keeps the texture smooth without softening the structure too much. Overall, this is a more defined and structured rose, showing both the ripeness of the vintage and the underlying precision of the house style, with a balance that leans slightly towards depth while maintaining freshness.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Fresh and open, with strawberry, raspberry, and a light citrus note, followed by subtle biscuit and almond.
Palate:
Balanced and steady, with red berry fruit and citrus carried by a fine mousse and a gently structured frame.
Finish:
Clean and smooth, with fresh fruit tapering into a soft, composed close.
The bottle comes presented in a Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rose branded gift box.
