Veuve Clicquot - Brut Champagne Yellow Label NV (750ml)

The strength of this golden-yellow wine is immediately pleasing to the nose while its complexity explodes on the palate.  The initial notes of fruit are followed by more discreet  aromas of brioche and vanilla when the wine is allowed to age in the bottle.  Brut Carte Jaune offers a perfect balance of finesse and forcefulness.

 

The best-selling Champagne in the U.S. follows the Veuve Clicquot house style of softness and ripeness. It's fruity, with an attractive almond and toast edge that suggests this bottle has seen some age. It's immediately drinkable and fresh with balanced acidity at the end.

 

 

Josh Raynolds Vinous Media: 90 Points

Light gold. Musky orchard fruits and dried fig on the mineral-accented nose. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering smoky pear and nectarine flavors and a hint of honey. Finishes on a gently spicy note, with very good cling and a touch of bitter lemon pith. Things have definitely begun to turn around for this bottling, which had been lagging behind the winery's vintage offerings for some time.