Veuve Clicquot 1990 - Vintage Reserve - Champagne

History of the Veuve Clicquot House

Founded in 1772 in Reims, the Maison Veuve Clicquot is one of the pillars of Champagne. A pioneer in its field, it owes its success to Madame Clicquot, nicknamed "The Great Lady of Champagne". This visionary contributed to the rise of vintage champagnes and the riddling technique, which revolutionized the production of sparkling wines. Today, Veuve Clicquot is recognized for its refined and expressive wines.

Presentation of the Cuvée Vintage Réserve

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Réserve is a tribute to the exceptional quality of the harvests of the great years. Produced only in vintages deemed remarkable, this champagne combines aromatic richness, finesse and structure, while bearing the bold signature of the house.

Presentation of the 1990 Vintage in Champagne

The year 1990 is one of the most legendary in Champagne. Characterized by ideal climatic conditions, it gave birth to grapes of exceptional quality, with perfectly balanced levels of maturity and acidity. The champagnes of this vintage are recognized for their richness, depth and exceptional aging capacity.

Specifics of this Bottle

• Technical details :

  • Blend : Dominance of Pinot Noir, complemented by Chardonnay and a touch of Pinot Meunier.
  • Disgorging : Probably carried out in 1998, guaranteeing optimal maturation in the bottle before being put on the market.
  • Dosage : Brut, with a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.
  • Condition and conservation :
    • Bottle : In perfect condition, label with the typical orange square, introduced from this vintage.
    • Color and level : Impeccable, sign of optimal conservation.
    • Authenticity : Original, not recently disgorged or reissued.

• Tasting notes :

  • Nose : Complex and captivating, with aromas of dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts), toast, honey and a subtle touch of white flowers.
  • Palate : Round and ample, marked by flavors of brioche, candied fruits and citrus zest, supported by a beautiful minerality.
  • Finish : Persistent and elegant, with slightly toasted and spicy notes.

Food and Wine Pairings

This 1990 vintage champagne is perfect for enhancing:

• Starters : Salmon tartare with citrus fruits, sea bass ceviche.
• Dishes : Chicken supreme with truffle cream, roasted turbot fillet with hazelnut butter.
• Desserts : Vanilla millefeuille, apricot financier.

This rich and complex vintage can also be enjoyed on its own, to accompany a special occasion or for a moment of oenological meditation.

WUAT Notes:

Beyond the orange brand image, this 1990 vintage cuvée from Veuve Clicquot is extraordinary. We tasted the three great vintages: 1988, 1989 and 1990. All three are very different and of great quality.

The 1990 is the "easiest" of the three. Very chalky, suave and velvety. Notes of toast, brioche and white flower. This bottle is one of those that you remember for a long time. You remember when you drank it and with whom. In short, you are tasting a moment, not a champagne.

We also strongly recommend that lovers of champagnes and old vintages taste the vintage cuvées of many major houses (Mumm, Moet, Besserat, De Venoge etc.) before high demand makes them unaffordable.

These old bottles, if aged in good conditions, reveal charms that are very different and much more attractive than the recently disgorged vintages. But this is only our humble opinion.