VEUVE CLICQUOT LA GRANDE DAME: THE TRIUMPH OF PINOT NOIR

LA GRANDE DAME WAS CREATED AS A TRIBUTE TO MADAME CLICQUOT AND THE CREATIVE AND ELEGANT SOULS WHO FOLLOWED IN HER FOOTSTEPS

A wine that reflects the image of the Grande Dame herself. Madame Clicquot used her determination, intuition and vision to select and acquire exceptional Grand Crus with exceptional grapes.

Madame Clicquot believed that Pinot Noir contained the broadest strength of expression and potential to create the best champagne. Pinot Noir requires the best expertise of the Chef de Cave.

LA GRANDE DAME 2008

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One of the best vintages in Champagne.La Grande Dame 2008 is an elegant, rich and complex wine. Magnificent ripe aromas such as dried fruit, praline, quince compote and truffle open the door to exceptional champagnes with an aging potential of more than 20 years. La Grande Dame is also collectible.

TASTING NOTES
LA GRANDE DAME 2008

To the eye, La Grande Dame 2008 presents an appearance with bright golden hues.

On the nose, the first examination reveals a strong, ethereal and delicate attack. When opened, it has notes of dried fruits (almonds, figs, apricots), ripe white fruits (pears) and subtle toasted notes of hazelnut and praline. These pastry notes create a perfect balance with the freshness and precision of the assemblage.

On the palate, the attack is strong and sharp. La Grande Dame 2008 has a silky, yellow fruit texture carried by citrus and red fruit (cherry) notes.

Pinot Noir stands out remarkably for its freshness, minerality and power. La Grande Dame 2008 is a perfect balance of complexity, structure and power.

These characteristics combine to create an elegant balance of freshness and structure, highlighted by a perfect dosage (6g/l) that evokes the potential of this cuvée.

PAIRINGS

• OSTRICHES
• FISH TARTARE
• CAPESANTE
• CABLE
• SESAME CHICKEN