Champagne Brut 'La Grande Dame' Veuve Clicquot 2008

The Champagne Brut “La Grande Dame” by Veuve Clicquot is the undisputed symbol of the prestigious winery of Montagne de Reims. The Maison was founded over 250 years ago when Francois Clicquot decided to sell his bubbles. His wife Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who became a widow at 27, took over the winery and expanded and perfected her husband’s project, earning the name Grande Dame of Champagne. This memorable label was launched in 1972 with the vintage of 1962, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the foundation. The motto of Veuve Clicquot is “only one quality, the best,” and this Champagne embodies it perfectly.

“La Grande Dame” is certainly unique, and it is no coincidence that only 18 cuvées have been produced in the last 50 years. It is made only in the best vintages chosen by the chef de cave and is composed of 8% Chardonnay and 92% Pinot Noir, harvested and blended from the vineyards of six Grands Cru villages, some of which were indeed purchased by the Grande Dame. The Chardonnay component gives softness and strength while maintaining the elegance and finesse of the Pinot Noir. The

a long aging of almost 10 years in the chalk cellars, a UNESCO heritage site, allows it to reach its full expressive maturity and to last for a long time.

This Champagne from Veuve Clicquot presents itself with a shimmering golden cloak, shining and dazzling, and the fine, persistent, and rich perlage contributes to enlivening and brightening it. On the nose, it is a harmony of varietal aromas that gradually open up in the glass. Yellow-fleshed fruit and small floral touches are guided by notes of hazelnut, almond, and bread crust. The taste is perfectly balanced, an absolute synthesis of strength and class, without neglecting a very pleasant youthful freshness. In short, one could go on for hours talking about this bubbly, but we’ll leave the last word to you!