Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2008 75cl

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An exuberant tribute to Madame Clicquot, reflecting her quest for perfection, La Grande Dame is made only in exceptional years. Eight of the House of Veuve Clicquot's traditional Grands Crus from the villages of Verzy, Verzenay, Ambonnay, Bouzy Aÿ, Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger give this wine a unique personality that blends the power of Pinot Noir with the delicacy of Chardonnay. La Grande Dame is aged for many long years in Veuve Clicquot's ancient chalk cellars in order to fully develop its complex aromas and subtle nuances. With patience and passion, La Grande Dame knows how to turn heads.

La Grande Dame is quite simply unforgettable, and epitomizes the Veuve Clicquot style. The wine's rich, golden colour is accentuated by a fine and delicate effervescence. In the mouth, it reveals generous fruit notes and a dense, silky texture. The perfect balance of freshness and strength. With a pure, lingering, seemingly endless finish.

Wine of France

Country of Origin

France

Storage

Sparkling wines and Champagne should always be stored in a cool and dry place away from light and heat sources. The ideal temperature for storage is 13-15 degrees C.

Warning: Sparkling wines contain high natural pressure. Do not allow bottles to get warm. Chill bottle before opening and avoid shaking. Point bottle away from others and yourself when removing wire, hood and cork. Hold the cork firmly and twist out slowly by hand. Never in any circumstances use a corkscrew to open.

Package Type

Box

Recycling Information

Recyclable

Other Information

Full Product Name:
Brut - Champagne French Wine

Origin:
Product of France

Additional Information:
The date mentioned hereafter is the disgorging date of this bottle.

Allergen Information

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Allergy Information

Contains Sulphites (S02)

ABV (%)

12.5

Units

9.4

Grape Variety

Champagne Blend (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir)

Tasting Notes

In the mouth, it is plump and full of substance. The texture is crisp and silky. The minerality of the chalk resonates brightly with the fleshy structure and contributes to the length of finish. The endnote is fresh and generous.

History

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, the house was later taken over by his widow Madame Clicquot at the age of 27 in 1810. Through determination, intuition and acumen Madame Clicquot not only created the first recorded vintage in the champagne region but built up the Veuve Clicquot property to make it one of the foremost vineyards in all of Champagne.

Regional Information

Produced in Champagne, a small wine producing region in the northeast of France. Maison Veuve Clicquot is located in Reims, the largest city in the Champagne province.

Current Vintage

2008

Vinification Details

La Grande Dame 2006 is an exclusive blend of our eight classic Grands Crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir; Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay.

Producer

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Agent

Moët Hennessy

Winemaker

Dominique Demarville

Please drink responsibly

Know your limits
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week