Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Sun Totem by Yinka Ilori pairs the House's signature Yellow Label Brut with a vibrant, limited-edition collector's cooler from British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori. Bottled at 12% ABV, this is the inaugural piece in Veuve Clicquot's "Chasing the Sun" collaboration with Ilori.

Reimagining the Calabash as Sunlit Sculpture

The Sun Totems rise as sunlit sculptures, reinterpreting the calabash, a traditionally functional, portable drinking vessel, through Yinka Ilori's bold, color-saturated design language. Their circular tops echo the sun, featuring protective hands embracing it in a vibrant palette of yellow and orange, elevated with touches of blue. Crafted from upcycled materials using 3D-knitting technology, the Sun Totem keeps the bottle cool for up to 90 minutes, blending function with collectible art.

An Architect of Joy, Reimagining Champagne

Known for his bold, color-saturated designs that celebrate optimism and storytelling, Ilori brings his signature visual language to one of Champagne's most iconic houses. Driven by its enduring commitment to cultivating joy, Veuve Clicquot joined forces with Ilori to bring the "Chasing the Sun" collection to life, a series of luminous, functional creations destined to be collected and treasured.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut

Inside the Sun Totem is Veuve Clicquot's emblematic cuvee, a blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay aged on lees for a minimum of two years. Crafted from over 50 reserve wines, some aged up to 15 years, it delivers the consistently rich, fruit-forward character that has made Yellow Label a global benchmark, balancing freshness, strength, aromatic richness, and silkiness.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: ripe stone fruit, brioche, and vanilla.
• Palate: toasted almonds, honey, and fresh citrus.
• Finish: generous and warm.

How to Enjoy It

Serve well chilled, using the Sun Totem cooler to help maintain temperature during a celebration. Pairs naturally with the brioche-and-cheese richness of gougeres.

Why Collectors Want This Bottle

• The first release in Veuve Clicquot's "Chasing the Sun" collaboration with Yinka Ilori.
• A functional, sculptural cooler crafted from upcycled materials using 3D-knitting technology.
• Contains the House's iconic, universally recognized Yellow Label Brut.
• A limited-edition piece built to be collected and treasured beyond the celebration itself.

Product Details

• Brand: Veuve Clicquot
• Collaboration: Yinka Ilori, "Chasing the Sun," Sun Totem
• Type: Non-vintage brut champagne, limited edition
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 12%
• Blend: Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
• Region: Champagne, France

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ABV of this champagne?

It is bottled at 12% ABV, the same as standard Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut.

Is the champagne itself different from standard Yellow Label?

No. The champagne is Veuve Clicquot's standard Yellow Label Brut; only the Sun Totem cooler and packaging are exclusive to this limited edition.

What is the Sun Totem made from?

It's crafted from upcycled materials using 3D-knitting technology, designed to keep the bottle cool for up to 90 minutes.

Who is Yinka Ilori?

Yinka Ilori is a British-Nigerian designer known for bold, color-saturated work celebrating optimism and storytelling, and the artist behind Veuve Clicquot's "Chasing the Sun" collection.

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