Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old

Unlike most non-vintage Champagnes, Extra Brut Extra Old (EBEO) is made entirely from reserve wines. There are no wines from the current harvest in the blend. Instead, each release is composed of carefully selected older vintages that have already matured before blending.

Think of it as the Champagne equivalent of an orchestra made up entirely of seasoned musicians instead of a mix of veterans and newcomers.

Another reason the wine is so distinctive:

1. The reserve wines spend years aging before they're blended.
2. After bottling, the Champagne spends at least three more years on the lees before disgorgement.

This extended aging produces greater complexity and a finer mousse.