What score does Sec Champagne receive?

Sec Champagne by Veuve Clicquot receives an aggregate community score of 78.6/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Sec Champagne taste like?

Green apple, toast, fine bubbles.

How much does Sec Champagne cost?

Pricing for Sec Champagne varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Sec Champagne?

Sec Champagne pairs well with Pork, Rich Fish, Shellfish, Soft Cheese.

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Sec Champagne

Item: Sec Champagne
Rating: 78.6
Author: 50 Best Wines

Veuve Clicquot · Champagne, France

78.6

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 30% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)4.2/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	499	4.2/5
2020	499	4.2/5
2019	499	4.2/5
2018	499	4.2/5
2017	499	4.2/5

Food Pairings

PorkRich FishShellfishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

6-8°C

Aging Potential

1-3 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 78.6 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.