Recently removed from the cellars of a distinguished London Club where the champagne has been stored for many years and now lying London, S.E.1
Veuve Clicquot, Dry--Vintage 1923
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Veuve Clicquot, Dry--Vintage 1923
All bottles and labels very bin-soiled. In the last lot four levels just below base of foil
The period from 1919 to 1929 was a splendid decade for champagne and particularly successful for Clicquot. As in Burgundy 1923 was a high quality, if small vintage. It is now scarce, the last time it appeared at Christie's being some in excellent condition from the cellars at Glamis Castle. This particular stock was originally given to the club by a former member and has languished undisturbed.
Tasting note: Level one, just above base of foil, cork firm, glorious warm bright amber, still - no sparkle; characteristic sweet, smoky old-straw bouquet; dry yet rich mouth-filling flavour, good texture and excellent life-preserving acidity. Level two, just below the bottom of the foil, fractionally paler and with more of a carbon dioxide prickle in the mouth. Both clean and drinking well though enlivened by adding a good non-vintage, half and half in the glass
6 bottles per lot
All bottles and labels very bin-soiled. In the last lot four levels just below base of foil
The period from 1919 to 1929 was a splendid decade for champagne and particularly successful for Clicquot. As in Burgundy 1923 was a high quality, if small vintage. It is now scarce, the last time it appeared at Christie's being some in excellent condition from the cellars at Glamis Castle. This particular stock was originally given to the club by a former member and has languished undisturbed.
Tasting note: Level one, just above base of foil, cork firm, glorious warm bright amber, still - no sparkle; characteristic sweet, smoky old-straw bouquet; dry yet rich mouth-filling flavour, good texture and excellent life-preserving acidity. Level two, just below the bottom of the foil, fractionally paler and with more of a carbon dioxide prickle in the mouth. Both clean and drinking well though enlivened by adding a good non-vintage, half and half in the glass
6 bottles per lot