Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne 1.5L
Non-vintage, 12% ABV, 1.5L magnum — Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne in magnum format is the house's iconic Pinot Noir-led brut, aged a minimum of 3 years in chalk cellars, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- 12% ABV, 1.5L magnum (two 750mL bottles' worth) — NV brut
- Pinot Noir 50-55%, Chardonnay 28-33%, Meunier 15-20%; 30-45% reserve wines
- Grapes from 50-60 crus across Champagne; minimum 3 years aging in the Crayeres chalk cellars
- Trademarked in 1877; the house's signature champagne since 1772
The Iconic Yellow Label, Doubled for the Table
Veuve Clicquot's Yellow Label has been the benchmark non-vintage brut since Madame Clicquot's era — a Pinot Noir-driven champagne built on an unusually large reserve-wine library, drawn from 50 to 60 crus and rested at least three years in the house's chalk cellars. In magnum, the same wine ages more gracefully and serves a crowd: the larger format slows maturation and keeps the mousse lively, making it the natural choice for dinner parties and celebrations. Golden yellow with fine, persistent bubbles, it opens on peach, pear, and vanilla over toasty brioche, with pear, lemon, and subtle almond on the palate. Browse more Champagne and sparkling wines, or see the full range at the Veuve Clicquot collection.
Tasting Notes
Golden yellow with golden highlights. The nose shows white and yellow fruit — peach, pear, plum — layered with vanilla and toasty brioche from extended lees aging. On the palate, pear and lemon with subtle almond and pecan notes, a harmonious balance of freshness and strength, and a lingering, refreshing, mineral-tinged finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled at 46-50°F in flutes or white-wine glasses. An ideal aperitif; pair with oysters, sushi, poached prawns, or roast poultry. The magnum format shines at gatherings — plan roughly 10-12 pours per bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a champagne magnum?
A magnum is a 1.5L bottle — twice the standard 750mL — and the larger format ages more slowly, keeping the wine fresher and the bubbles livelier.
Is Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label a vintage champagne?
No — Yellow Label is a non-vintage (NV) brut, blended each year from current-vintage grapes plus 30-45% reserve wines for consistency of the house style.
How long is Yellow Label aged before release?
Yellow Label spends a minimum of 3 years aging in Veuve Clicquot's chalk cellars (Crayeres), which gives it its signature silkiness.
What grapes are in Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label?
The blend is led by Pinot Noir (50-55%) for structure, with Chardonnay (28-33%) for elegance and Meunier (15-20%) for roundness, sourced from 50 to 60 crus.
When the occasion calls for the real thing at real scale, order the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label 1.5L magnum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and have it shipped to your door.