Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label in the limited-edition “Chasing the Sun” Sun Totem cooler gift box the House’s signature non-vintage champagne paired with a portable champagne cooler designed by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori.

The Sun Totem is part of Veuve Clicquot’s “Chasing the Sun” collaboration with Yinka Ilori, the self-styled “architect of joy.” Reinterpreting the calabash as a sculptural, portable drinking vessel, the totem is crafted from upcycled materials using 3D knitting technology and decorated with Ilori’s hands-embracing-the-sun motif in solar yellow and orange. It keeps a bottle chilled for up to 90 minutes, making it a functional and collectible gift object.

Inside is Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, the House’s emblematic cuve a blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay aged a minimum of two years on the lees, balancing the freshness, structure, aromatic richness, and silkiness that define the Veuve Clicquot style.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brioche, ripe stone fruit, and white-fleshed fruit
• Palate: Structured and rich with baked apple, dried fruit, and a hint of vanilla
• Finish: Clean, fresh, and persistent

Specs

• House: Veuve Clicquot, Reims, Champagne, France (est. 1772)
• Style: Non-Vintage Brut Champagne
• Blend: Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
• Aging: Minimum 2 years on the lees
• ABV: 12%
• Gift Box: Yinka Ilori “Chasing the Sun” Sun Totem cooler (keeps chilled up to 90 minutes)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Sun Totem? A portable champagne cooler designed by artist Yinka Ilori for Veuve Clicquot’s “Chasing the Sun” collection, shaped after the calabash and made from upcycled 3D-knitted materials. It keeps a bottle chilled for up to 90 minutes.
• What champagne is inside? Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, the House’s signature non-vintage cuve a Pinot Noir-led blend with Meunier and Chardonnay, aged at least two years on the lees.
• Is this a limited edition? Yes the Yinka Ilori “Chasing the Sun” gift designs are a limited-edition collaboration, making this a collectible gift presentation.

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