At 15 litres, this format allows the wine the greatest amount of time to settle before it is opened, and that extended development has a clear effect on the feel, easing the firmer structure of the house style and bringing everything into a slower, more unified expression. Veuve Clicquot’s non vintage blend is built around consistency and structure, and here it comes across in a more relaxed and continuous way rather than a bright, immediate one. The blend of multiple vintages remains at the core, but the fruit feels less direct in its arrival, building gradually and giving the wine a calmer and more measured opening compared to standard bottle.
Across the palate, the sense of progression becomes less defined, with the fruit, acidity, and texture moving together as a single flow, creating a smooth and steady impression without sharp transitions. The biscuit and almond notes that sit behind the fruit are fully integrated, blending into the wine rather than standing apart, adding depth while maintaining a cohesive profile. The mousse is very fine and gentle, spreading evenly and contributing to a softer, more polished texture that supports the wine without adding sharpness. Overall, this format refines the house style, presenting the same balance of freshness and light richness in a more settled, rounded, and fully integrated way.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Soft and composed, with apple, pear, and light citrus, followed by gentle biscuit and almond.
Palate:
Smooth and flowing, with orchard fruit and citrus moving together over a fine, even mousse.
Finish:
Long and calm, with freshness easing into a clean, balanced close.
