Rich

With Rich, Veuve Clicquot takes an unusual path. For the first time, the cellar master has worked with mixologists to create a cuvée expressly designed for mixing. Pinot Noir gives the wine its backbone, while the dominant Meunier brings freshness and fruity, gourmand notes. This keeps the champagne distinctive even when other flavours join it.

The house recommends serving Rich over ice, with ingredients such as pineapple, grapefruit zest, cucumber, celery, pepper or tea. Use a large glass, fill it with plenty of ice cubes and pour the well-chilled champagne over the top. Do experiment with different garnishes: cucumber and celery taste crisp and fresh, while pineapple brings out the fruit. That makes Rich a good fit for an aperitif, the terrace or a summer evening, without any formality.