Veuve Clicquot Cave Privee Brut Rose 1989 1.5L Magnum

Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Brut Rosé 1989 is a rare, mature prestige Champagne crafted predominantly from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, Grande Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs. Aged for over two decades in the house's historic chalk cellars, it displays a copper-gold hue with pale salmon undertones. The nose opens with aromas of dried apricots, candied orange peel, saffron, roasted nuts, and warm brioche. On the palate, it exhibits a rich, velvety texture balanced by fine-grained minerality and vibrant acidity, leading to a complex, long finish with notes of dried red berries, spice, and toasted almonds.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted duck breast, pan-seared squab, wild mushroom risotto, grilled lobster, or aged Comté cheese.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This very pale rosé has the richness of toast and croissant that comes from complete maturity. It also features fresh hints of the red and white fruits that were present during the wine's younger years. This is ready to drink now.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

Rich and creamy, this is aging gracefully. The finely tuned acidity and lightly beaded texture provide an elegant frame for the layers of coffee liqueur, toasted almond, cherry bonbon, iodine and orange peel flavors. The long finish is tinged subtly with smoky mineral. Disgorged October 2008.