NYC wine pros refuse to stock ‘overplayed’ bubbly brand
Veuve Clicquot has long been shorthand for luxury — name-checked in “Casablanca,” the Ian Fleming novel “Casino Royale” and “Downton Abbey.”
While he told The Post he has respect for “the institution,” which dates back to 1772, he said Veuve has gone downhill in recent years to keep up with demand. He pointed to the 2015 launch of Veuve’s “Rich” blend, a sweeter Champagne, as proof that the company seems focused on marketing rather than quality.“They’ve executed perfectly,” Sohm told The Post of Veuve Clicquot. The brand has sponsored the Manhattan Polo Classic, which Prince Harry played in back in 2009.“Tell me who that would appeal to. Not champagne fans,” Mark said. And the worst part? “It invited non-champagne people to think they are.
“I have a few bottles on hand,” he said, “but it’s just because I had to buy some for some of the boats in the harbor” — a reference to the massive yachts docked in Sag Harbor, whose passengers sometimes desire a certain kind of Instagram moment.The brand’s name has been dropped in songs by Wiz Khalifa, Machine Gun Kelly, Lana Del Rey and Young Jeezy.In 2015 Veuve launched a “Rich” blend, a sweeter Champagne.
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