Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rose 2015

Based in Reims, the French Champagne House of Veuve Clicquot dates back to 1772, when Philippe Clicquot established it. The direction of the house changed in 1805, when Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, widowed at 27, assumed control of the family business and built it into one of the world's leading Champagne producers, becoming one of the first modern businesswomen in the process. Her peers came to call her La Grande Dame de la Champagne. Three of her innovations remain part of Champagne production today: the first vintage champagne, blended from a single year's harvest, in 1810; the riddling table in 1816, devised to clarify champagne and now central to the traditional method; and, in 1818, the first rosé champagne made by assemblage, blending her red wine with champagne.

The house holds vineyards that rank among the finest in Champagne in both scale and quality, with most of its vines classified as Grands Crus or Premiers Crus, the region's two highest vineyard classifications. Pinot Noir leads the blend, lending strength, complexity and elegance. This 2015 Vintage Rosé comes in a 750 ml bottle at 12% ABV, with a balanced flavor profile, smooth texture and subtle notes that reflect the craftsmanship behind it.