H.Garnier YELLOW LABEL Brut Non Vintage Champagne

H.Garnier YELLOW LABEL Brut Non Vintage Champagne from France, Champagne by Champagne Garnier Epernay (12 x 37.5 cl)

From the House of Cazanove in Epernay, this wine is fresh and fruity on the nose with hints of plum, raspberry, dried flowers, brioche and honey. On the palate the same notes of strawberries and raspberries, and yeasty fresh brioche, with a lemony finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Ultimately, the reputation of a great Champagne house is based in its skill in blending a consistently fine flagship wine, rather than the vintage Champagnes, which follow exceptional weather. In Champagne, the style of a House is always more significant than the style of a single year, so the re-known of Veuve Clicquot is measured by the ongoing performance of Yellow Label. It is the sturdiness of Pinot Noir, which gives the Yellow Label its classical structure, with a touch of Pinot Meunier to add roundness. Chardonnay brings a certain elegance and finesse, essential for the harmony and balance of the wine. Grapes from as many as 60 different vineyards go to the blending of Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. The blender has to achieve the total consistency of taste, colour and bouquet which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable. He will draw on priceless Reserve wines for the blend: from 25% to 35%, sometimes 40%. Each of these older wines, perhaps 8 years old, is kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of the vineyard and the vintage. First, Yellow Label looks beautiful: golden yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Next, it is so pleasing to the nose; initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla, and later of biscuits. Note the fine balance between the younger, 'fruity' wines and the older 'toasty' wines, which made up the final assembly. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label, with a symphony of fruit taste following on. Here is a true member of the Brut family: powerful, well structured, admirably vinous. The lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each fruit or spice note distinct. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors (3 x 1.5 Litres)

Golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Pleasing to the nose; initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla, and later of biscuits. A fine balance between the younger, fruity wines and the older, toasty wines, which makes up the final assembly. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors, forcefulness and finesse, and to hold them in perfect balance. This consistent power to please, makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal. (1 x 9 Litres)

. (3 x 1.5 Litres)

. (6 x 75 cl)

Ultimately, the reputation of a great Champagne house is based in its skill in blending a consistently fine flagship wine, rather than the vintage Champagnes, which follow exceptional weather. In Champagne, the style of a House is always more significant than the style of a single year, so the re-known of Veuve Clicquot is measured by the ongoing performance of Yellow Label. It is the sturdiness of Pinot Noir, which gives the Yellow Label its classical structure, with a touch of Pinot Meunier to add roundness. Chardonnay brings a certain elegance and finesse, essential for the harmony and balance of the wine. Grapes from as many as 60 different vineyards go to the blending of Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay. These figures vary slightly from year to year according to conditions. The blender has to achieve the total consistency of taste, colour and bouquet which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable. He will draw on priceless Reserve wines for the blend: from 25% to 35%, sometimes 40%. Each of these older wines, perhaps 8 years old, is kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of the vineyard and the vintage. First, Yellow Label looks beautiful: golden yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Next, it is so pleasing to the nose; initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla, and later of biscuits. Note the fine balance between the younger, 'fruity' wines and the older 'toasty' wines, which made up the final assembly. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness so typical of Yellow Label, with a symphony of fruit taste following on. Here is a true member of the Brut family: powerful, well structured, admirably vinous. The lingering aromas echo and re-echo, with each fruit or spice note distinct. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors (6 x 75 cl)

Golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Pleasing to the nose; initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla, and later of biscuits. A fine balance between the younger, fruity wines and the older, toasty wines, which makes up the final assembly. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors, forcefulness and finesse, and to hold them in perfect balance. This consistent power to please, makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal. (1 x 3 Litres)

Golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. Pleasing to the nose; initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla, and later of biscuits. A fine balance between the younger, fruity wines and the older toasty wines, which makes up the final assembly. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors, forcefulness and finesse, and to hold them in perfect balance. This consistent power to please, makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal. (1 x 15 Litres)