The magic of Veuve Clicquot comes from a selection of the finest grapes from as many as fifty to sixty different Crus to go into the blend of Yellow Label. The Pinot Noir take predominance at between 50 to 55%. This provides the structure that is so typically Veuve Clicquot, while Chardonnay at 28 to 33% adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine. Finally, a touch of Meunier at 15-20% rounds out the blend. The long aging in the Crayères gives silkiness to the Champagne. The wine spends at least three years in underground chalk cellars. The color is a golden yellow with tiny bubbles. Aromas of yellow and white fruits with vanilla and toasted brioche. Pair with salmon tartare, smoked salmon with rye crackers, or Parmesan cheese.