Veuve Clicquot 1988 - Rare Vintage - Champagne

Presentation of the Veuve Clicquot House
Founded in 1772 in Reims, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most prestigious names in Champagne. Led by the famous Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, nicknamed "The Grande Dame of Champagne," she revolutionized production methods and imposed her powerful and elegant style. Today, Veuve Clicquot continues to stand out for the quality of its vintages and its role as a global benchmark.

Presentation of the Rare Vintage cuvée - Champagne
Veuve Clicquot's vintage cuvée embodies the expression of a single exceptional year, unlike the Brut Carte Jaune, which blends several harvests. Aged in the cellar for many years, it reveals the richness of the Champagne terroir and the house's ability to magnify the particular climatic conditions of a vintage. Extended aging in bottles on lees gives finesse and complexity to these rare champagnes.

Presentation of the 1988 vintage
1988 is considered a great year in Champagne, producing structured, balanced wines with long aging potential. Thanks to a hot, dry summer followed by harvests in beautiful conditions, the grapes produced distinguished champagnes of remarkable elegance and beautiful freshness. This Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage 1988 is sought after today for its maturity and balance.

Food and wine pairings
Perfect with roast turbot in champagne sauce, pan-fried foie gras with figs or Bresse poultry with morels.

Serving tips
Serve between 10 and 12°C. Aerating in a carafe for a few minutes can reveal even more aromatic complexity. Ideal in a tulip-shaped champagne glass to appreciate finesse and persistence.