A game of subtle balances. A stylistic exercise that will thrill any lover of Champagne wines. Extra Brut Extra Old represents the noblest soul of Veuve Clicquot. A cuvée obtained by drawing from an exclusive selection of reserve wines from the French house's private collection. Wines from the best vintages, including 1990, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014, masterfully blended by the cave chef until the right mix of freshness, structure and complexity is achieved. Fine and uninterrupted perlage, this champagne proves citrusy and pleasantly complex. Notes of ripe fruit and pastry that are discovered on the nose but are also found in the mouth. Ample and very fresh, it is the perfect Champagne to make the most of a platter of shellfish and mollusks, but it also knows how to impress when put to the test with more unusual pairings, such as a board of cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.