VeuveClicquotVintageReserve1990Magnum

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is a House steeped in rich history that owes its success largely to one woman, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot-Ponsardin. Madame Clicquot also invented the riddling rack on her kitchen table, an apparatus that removes the sediment from the bottle after second fermentation still used in the region today. Veuve Clicquot own a respectable 382 hectares of vineyards with an emphasis on Pinot Noir. The House maintains the largest collection of old reserve wines in Champagne, these help give Yellow Label its complexity while ensuring the high quality is maintained in the world’s second bestselling Champagne brand. In 2008 Dominique Demarville joined as Cellar Master, he “refreshed the brandâ€?including increasing the proportion of Pinot Noir in La Grande Dame to 90%+ and with blending shifts he brought a new freshness in Yellow Label. In 2019 Didier Mariotti took over as Cellar Master.rrWeather:There was frost damage in April but the vintage was made by the long, hot and dry summer. The crop was the third largest on record and the wines had excellent alcohol and acidity levels. The ripest wines since 1959 are showcased by the depth and finesse of the champagnes. Champagnes from 1990 are now very scarce.rrThese bottles were acquired in Autumn 2022 direct from Veuve Clicquot’s UK agent.rrTechnical Information:rGrape Varieties: 61% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 5% MeunierrAgeing: 8 years on the leesrDosage: 8 g/lrDrink: Now to 2030rrTasting Note: A strong golden yellow, with that mix of white fruits and citrus notes and the dried citrus peel and roasted nut character that comes with post disgorgement time. The Pinot Noir dominance shines through on the palate, a soft and gentle texture and the Chardonnay keeping the palate fresh. Ripe fruits and brioche toast on the finish.