Veuve Clicquot : Vintage 2002

The 2002 vintage reveals ripe apricots and pears interwoven with floral, buttery aromatics. Most of the wine’s appeal is upfront, as its persistence drops off quite a bit on the mid-palate. This is Lot 5102746, disgorged between February and March 2006. In 2002 the blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 7% Pinot Meunier and 33% Chardonnay with 9 grams of dosage.

The 2002 vintage produced a dense Champagne with lovely length, fairly straight, with great depth, still very youthful. Built for very long aging.

The 2002 vintage reveals ripe apricots and pears interwoven with floral, buttery aromatics. Most of the wine’s appeal is upfront, as its persistence drops off quite a bit on the mid-palate. This is Lot 5102746, disgorged between February and March, 2006. In 2002, the blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 7% Pinot Meunier and 33% Chardonnay with 9 grams of dosage. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is one of Champagne’s best-known brands thanks to the success of its “yellow label” non-vintage wine and the tête de cuvée La Grande Dame. Importer: Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY; tel. (212) 251-8200