Champagne - La Grande Dame - 2008 - Veuve Clicquot - 0,75L

A vibrant tribute to Madame Clicquot, combining power, finesse, and mineral brilliance.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
Grape Variety: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2008
Certification: Sustainable viticulture
Terroir: Iconic Grands Crus (Ambonnay, Aÿ, Verzenay, Bouzy, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger...)
Vinification & Ageing: Partial vinification in stainless steel vats, aged 8 years on lees
Dosage: Brut (6 g/L)
Alcohol: 12.5% vol

🥂 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden yellow with luminous highlights and fine, steady bubbles
Nose: Elegant and complex, with notes of candied citrus, ripe white fruits, hazelnut, white flowers, and toasted brioche
Palate: Direct and precise attack, broad mid-palate with a silky texture. Beautiful mineral tension supported by flavors of lemon, pear, and almond
Finish: Long, saline, and persistent — marked by elegance and freshness

🍽 Food Pairings

• 🦪 Oysters, sea bass ceviche, sashimi
• 🍗 Truffled poultry, sweetbreads, poularde with morels
• 🧀 Aged Parmesan, 36-month Comté, truffled Brie

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not necessary, but a 15-minute opening prior to tasting is recommended
Opening time: Just before serving or after a brief aeration

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its vibrant freshness, or cellar until 2032+ to discover greater depth and complexity.

🏰 About the Maison

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot stands as a symbol of excellence and bold innovation in Champagne. La Grande Dame — the house’s prestige cuvée — was created in honor of Madame Clicquot, a true pioneer whose legacy continues to inspire.