Not every year earns a vintage from Veuve Clicquot. 2015 did — the 67th since Madame Clicquot invented the idea of a dated champagne in 1810, and a portion of it fermented in oak to give it the weight the house wanted.
Philippe Clicquot founds the house in Reims. His son's widow will make its name.
1810
Madame Clicquot produces the first known vintage champagne — a single year, declared and dated, when nobody else was doing it.
1816
She invents the riddling table, the method that lets champagne be clear rather than cloudy. Every house uses it now.
2015
The 67th vintage the house has declared in over two centuries — released only because the chef de cave judged the harvest able to stand alone.
Critic Score
Wine Spectator
93
Veuve Clicquot declares a vintage only in years its chef de cave considers exceptional. In 215 years, that has happened 67 times — fewer than one year in three.
The Blend
Pinot Noir 50%
Chardonnay 30%
Meunier 20%
Pinot Noir-led for structure — with around 10% of the blend vinified and aged in large oak casks rather than steel.
Tasting Profile
Richness
Toastiness
Spice
Tension
Toasted BriocheRoast CoffeeSpiceCitrusStone Fruit
ReleaseDrinking wellLate 2030s
Vintage champagne is built to keep developing after release. This is generous now, and will hold and evolve for years yet if you store it cool, dark and undisturbed.
How to Serve It
8–10°C
Three hours in the fridge — never the freezer
Tulip Glass
Wider than a flute, so the toast can open
Give It Air
A vintage this structured keeps opening in the glass
Pairs Well With
Roast Duck
Rich enough to match
Aged Gruyère
Nutty against the toast
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Earthy, savoury pairing
Dark Chocolate Tart
Coffee notes meet cocoa
The Finishing Touches
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
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At a Glance
Origin
Reims, Champagne, France
House
Veuve Clicquot, est. 1772
Vintage
2015 — the 67th since 1810
Blend
50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier
Ageing Note
~10% vinified and aged in large oak casks
ABV
12.5%
Questions
How is this different from Yellow Label?
Yellow Label is non-vintage, blended from reserve wines across many years to keep a consistent house style. Vintage 2015 is a single-harvest wine, made only because that year's grapes were considered exceptional on their own — a different style entirely, not just a fancier version. See our full explainer: Is Champagne Vintage or Non-Vintage?
Why does it taste toasty and spiced?
Around 10% of the blend is vinified and aged in large oak casks rather than steel, which is where the roast coffee and toasted aromas come from — a signature of Veuve Clicquot's vintage style.
What does "67th vintage" actually mean?
Madame Clicquot made the first known vintage champagne in 1810. In the two centuries since, the house has judged only 67 harvests good enough to bottle on their own — fewer than one year in three.
Can I age this further?
Yes. Vintage champagne is built to develop after release — this bottle will hold and continue evolving for years if stored correctly, cool, dark and away from vibration.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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