£253.75
Experience the elegance and precision of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018, a prestigious champagne that highlights the purity of Pinot Noir. This vintage is perfect for special celebrations or as a luxurious gift, embodying centuries-old craftsmanship from Champagne, France.
- Blended with 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from historical crus for a refined taste.
- Features tasting notes of citrus, white fruit, and floral aromas with a palate of lime, yuzu, and salinity.
- Presented in a recyclable gift box made from 50% hemp and 50% recycled paper.
- Best served at 10 to 12°C as an aperitif or with meals like celery risotto.
- With an alcohol by volume of 12.5%, it is a balanced and sophisticated choice.
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Experience the purest expression of Pinot Noir with La Grande Dame 2018 and discover the expression of a centuries-old craftsmanship and an unprecedented year, offering a maturity of grapes close to perfection. From a harvest when the sun was truly smiling.
La Grande Dame honours Madame Clicquot's groundbreaking vision with a blend that features 90% Pinot Noir, her favourite grape variety. She wrote: Our black grapes give the finest white wines.
Following in Madame Clicquot's footsteps, today's Cellar Master carries the flame to perpetuate her intuition, fine-tuning the balance and tension between selected Pinot Noirs to achieve the unique oenological signature of La Grande Dame: elegance and precision.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.
Decanter: 97 Points
The World of Fine Wine: 95 Points
Jancis' Diary: 17/20 Points
Country of origin: Champagne, Reims
Storage: Store between 10 and 12 °C in a dark environment
Package type: Gift Box
Recycling information: Gift Boxes are 50% hemp, 50% recycled paper. They are 100% recyclable.
Brand: Veuve Clicquot
Brand details: Founded in Reims in 1772, the House of Veuve Clicquot remains true to its motto: Only one quality, the finest. In 1805, Madame Clicquot took the reins of the House and became one of the first businesswomen of modern times, acquiring the epithet La Grande Dame of Champagne. Her visionary spirit and innate sense of French art de vivre live on today.
Manufacturer: Veuve Clicquot
Country of Packing: Champagne, Reims
History: The name La Grande Dame was inspired by Madame Clicquot's nickname: La Grande Dame de la Champagne. La Grande Dame 2018 is the 24th vintage since 1962, when Veuve Clicquot launched its first prestige cuvée to celebrate the House's bicentenary.
Agent: Moët Hennessy
Grape variety: Pinot Noir 90%, Chardonnay 10%, 8 Historical Crus
Current vintage: 24th Vintage (released April 2025): La Grande Dame 2018
Regional information: The freshness of the wines is attributed to the purity of the soil and the unique terroir of Champagne, France. The vineyards primarily consist of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, with all vineyards managed through sustainable viticulture. Additionally, they are 100% herbicide-free, ensuring a natural and eco-friendly approach to winemaking.
Tasting notes: On the eyes: Bright and Luminous. On the nose: Intense aromas emerge through a delicate scent of citrus- lemon, lime, yuzu - blended with white fruit, enhanced by spring and floral notes. On the palate: Lime, yuzu, honeysuckle, pastry notes, and salinity.
Food pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany a meal: celery risotto, crunchy spelt, and chicken broth.
Alcohol by volume: 12.5
Producer: Veuve Clicquot
Serving suggestions: Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Winemaker: Didier Mariotti
