Veuve Clicquot - Ponsardin - Yellow Label - Brut
- NV
- 75cl
- Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Robert Parker (RP) points
- Vinous points
Veuve Clicquot - La Grande Dame
Vintage
2018
Size
75 cl
Price
€195.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
This Grande Dame is Veuve's prestige cuvée, in homage to Madame Clicquot herself, a pioneering businesswoman who bravely took over the Champagne house when her husband, François, unexpectedly died at the age of 30. Amongst the things Veuve (widow) Clicquot invented were the first vintage champagne in 1810, the first version of the pupitre in 1816, and the first blended rosé champagne by blending still red and white wines in 1818. It was fermented in stainless steel, with full MLF, and disgorged in February 2024 with 6 g/L. A highly dignified Dame, with brioche, white cherry, cherry blossoms, lemon, and patisserie filling a cushioned, yet finely boned palate, with autolytic notes balanced with chalky chiselled acidity.
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Provenance
- Type
- Sparkling
- Producer
- Veuve Clicquot
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Region
- Champagne
- Style
- Brut
Technical
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Champagne blend
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- 2024 - 2044
- Serving
- 8° - 10° C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this sparkling wine
Veuve Clicquot - La Grande Dame
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame champagne. This exquisite champagne is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, creating a unique and complex taste profile that is sure to impress.
The history of Veuve Clicquot dates back to 1772, when Philippe Clicquot established the company in Reims, France. However, it was his widow, Madame Clicquot, who truly revolutionized the champagne industry with her innovative techniques and unwavering dedication to quality.
La Grande Dame is a tribute to Madame Clicquot herself, and is only produced in exceptional vintages. The champagne is aged for at least eight years, resulting in a rich and full-bodied flavour with notes of brioche, honey, and toasted almonds.
Enjoy a glass of La Grande Dame on a special occasion, or pair it with a decadent meal to truly elevate your dining experience. This champagne is perfect for celebrations, romantic evenings, or simply indulging in the finer things in life.
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Producer
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot is a Champagne house based in Reims, France, producing sparkling wines exclusively within the Champagne appellation. The house was established in 1772 and became particularly notable under the leadership of…
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Region
Champagne
In 1668, Dom Pérignon is said to have discovered how to make sparkling wine; today his technique is used the world over, although Champagne continues to make some of the finest. France’s most northerly wine region, Champagne is…
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