The style of the Maison is characterized by the use of Pinot Noir grapes, through the production of structured Champagne of great finesse and elegance. The Brut Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg is a historic Champagne of the Veuve Clicquot winery, dedicated to Barbe Nicole Ponsardin, better known as Madame Clicquot, who first exported it to Russia. The cuvée is made from a selection of grapes from 50-60 plots, with a predominance of Pinot Noir, which gives structure and expressive depth, complemented by Chardonnay and Meunier. At the end of the first fermentation, a percentage of 30-45% of reserve wines is added to the vintage wines, which give the blend maturity and complexity. The second fermentation takes place in bottles according to the Champenoise method, with a 4 or 5 year rest on the yeasts. Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg is a Champagne of great intensity and minerality. Perfectly represents the classic and traditional character of the Veuve Clicquot brand that helped create the Champagne myth. In the glass it is a beautiful bright and brilliant gold color, crossed by a very fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is characterized by fruity aromas of peach, plum mirabelle, pear, hints of citrus peel, vanilla notes, small pastries and dried fruits. Harmonious and rich, it has a fine aromatic scalloped that translates into a long and deep sip, which anticipates a lively finish of freshness. Not only at an aperitif, Champagne and cheese can unexpectedly prove to be a fabulous pairing, able to skip the preambles to reveal each other’s best. To fully appreciate the style, this champagne must be served at a service temperature of 8/10°C.
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