Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut Grand Cru 2018
A monumental Champagne in terms of charisma, power, and stylistic rigor. The aromatic profile alternates noble white flowers with mineral notes, pastry hints, and extremely refined ripe citrus. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of Pinot Noir and the verticality of the sip. A testament to style that represents the pinnacle of Reims' excellence.
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut Grand Cru 2018
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin’s La Grande Dame 2018 is a monumental work, the pinnacle of the House’s mastery and a tribute to Madame Clicquot’s daring. This cuvée represents the very essence of structure and power, being made up of an almost exclusive proportion of Pinot Noir (about 90%) sourced solely from the historic Grand Cru vineyards of Verzy, Verzenay, Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Ay. The 2018 vintage was exceptionally sunny, giving this label a sumptuous texture underpinned by vibrant mineral freshness. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of jasmine, cedar, and ripe mandarin blend with deep aromas of toasted almond, bread crust, white pepper, and a mineral trail that recalls the purity of chalk. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous;The entrance is straight, dominated by a noble structure, with an aristocratic precision that extends the sip towards a savory, endless, and crystalline finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut Grand Cru 2018
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin’s La Grande Dame 2018 is a monumental work, the pinnacle of the House’s mastery and a tribute to Madame Clicquot’s daring. This cuvée represents the very essence of structure and power, being made up of an almost exclusive proportion of Pinot Noir (about 90%) sourced solely from the historic Grand Cru vineyards of Verzy, Verzenay, Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Ay. The 2018 vintage was exceptionally sunny, giving this label a sumptuous texture underpinned by vibrant mineral freshness. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of jasmine, cedar, and ripe mandarin blend with deep aromas of toasted almond, bread crust, white pepper, and a mineral trail that recalls the purity of chalk. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous;The entrance is straight, dominated by a noble structure, with an aristocratic precision that extends the sip towards a savory, endless, and crystalline finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
