VEUVE CLICQUOT LA GRANDE DAME 2008 750ML

PRODUCT DETAILS

La Grande Dame 2008 is the embodiment of Veuve Clicquot’s excellence: from a unique blend of Grand Crus grown on our historical vineyards, to the winemaking prowess of creating an exceptional Champagne that balances strength and elegance by mastering Pinot Noir that composed 92% of the blend. La Grande Dame has never been more audacious than the 2008 millésime, with 92% of Pinot Noir – the highest percentage in Veuve Clicquot’s history! This bold showpiece of the House’s winemaking signature, Pinot Noir predominance, is an exquisite combination of depth and silkiness with lightness and elegance.

The high percentage of pinot noir lends this vintage champagne extraordinary structure and strength, tempered by a pleasingly fresh minerality, silky texture and elegant complexity. This magnum is the perfect note on which to start a celebration. A tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame 2008 reflects the best of the maison’s grand cru terroir. Delicate and rare, it is a champagne with outstanding aging potential.

HOW TO ENJOY

• Service temperature - 10-12°C
• When to drink - From now to 2030
• Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place, and away from vibrations
• Health warning - Contains sulphites
• Alcohol by volume - 12 % Vol.
• Dosage - 6 g/L

BLEND AND ORIGIN

La Grande Dame 2008 light gold color has a surprising glint. The initial nose reveals a strong attack, both aerial and delicate. Upon being released it presents notes of dried fruits (almonds, figs, apricots), ripe white fruits (pears), and finally, subtle toasted notes of hazelnut and praline. Thus, those luscious pastry notes are well balanced with the blend’s freshness and clarity. On the palate, the attack is strong and sharp. La Grande Dame 2008 bestows a silky texture upon young fruits, carried by citrus and red fruits (cherry) notes. The Pinot Noir, signature of the Veuve Clicquot’s style, shines extraordinarily by its freshness, minerality and power. La Grande Dame 2008 is a perfect combination of complexity, structure and strength. This unites into an elegant and perfect balance of freshness and structure, highlighted by the perfect dosage (6 g/l) that resonates with this cuvée tension. This cuvée, without any doubt, foretells an amazing aging potential.