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 cuvée — 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 cuvée — 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.
