Veuve Clicquot
Yellow Label Brut
Champagne
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Meunier
Where it is, September 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2032.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2032.
The ‘18 Yellow Label Brut.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 2018 is a Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Meunier from Champagne, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Champagne's Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier should offer apple, lemon and pear, with a delicate floral note above the fruit. The 2018 Yellow Label Brut is expected to feel rounded yet brisk, fine bubbles lifting a textured palate and acidity keeping the finish fresh. Beyond its peak but within the listed window to 2032, it should close with citrus peel, a faint note of toasted bread and a gentle savory echo.
The 2018 vintage
Veuve Clicquot's 2018 Yellow Label Brut is a Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Meunier from Champagne, France.
About Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot's Yellow Label Brut is a Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Meunier from Champagne, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Radish and shrimp salad with grapefruit
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Soft-boiled eggs with brioche soldiers
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Fried chicken with lemon aioli
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 2018?
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 2018 is a Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Meunier from Champagne, France.
When should Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2023. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 2018?
Pair this wine with Radish and shrimp salad with grapefruit; Soft-boiled eggs with brioche soldiers; or Fried chicken with lemon aioli.