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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 by Yayoi Kusama 75cl
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 Vintage Champagne is the newest vintage released of this cuvee which showcasing the House's excellence. This Champagne is the perfect expression of Pinot Noir thanks to the Cellar Master's vision of glorifying this grape variety and striking the perfect balance to create a wine that is delicate, refined, elegant and powerful. La Grande Dame is a tribute to Madame Clicquot and all of those who have followed in her footsteps.
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Bronze Medallist - Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Silver Medallist - IWSC 2021
Silver Medallist - IWC 2021
Silver Medallist - IWSC 2021
Silver Medallist - IWC 2021
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
"With its highly capricious weather, few could have predicted the outcome of the 2012 harvest. But ultimately, the year’s warmth and sunshine prevailed to help define this exceptional vintage. A fine example of the La Grande Dame style, this cuvée perfectly expresses the radiant maturity of the 2012 harvest and the finesse and complexity of Pinot Noir. In the spring, rainfall was 60% above average, followed by late frost and severe hailstorms that devastated more than 1,000 hectares of Champagne vineyards. After a difficult start to the season and multiple climatic vagaries (frosts, torrential rain, thunderstorms, hail, cold), mildness prevailed, and nature brought warmth and dry summer weather. The summer season established itself in mid-August with perfect sunshine conditions, very dry weather and high temperatures until the end of the harvest, producing high-quality grapes with good maturity and balance, similar to those of 1989 and 2002. Tastings of the base wines revealed depth, intensity, length and perfect balance. Despite the modest harvest in terms of quantity, this excellent quality convinced the Cellar Master to declare 2012 a vintage year and create a new edition of La Grande Dame. "
Aromas of white flowers, pear, apple and peach on the nose opening up to a bouquet of fresh almonds and frangipane. The palate is silky and elegant with flavours of apricots, hazelnuts and smooth honey. The power and depth of the wine from ageing makes this a truly exceptional vintage.
Delicious with fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables.
Brand | Veuve Clicquot |
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Country | France |
Volume (cl) | 75 |
ABV (% vol) | 12.5 |
Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
Style | Brut |
Champagne Expression | Complex, Floral, Tree Fruits |
Champagne Region | Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne |
Champagne Village | Ambonnay, Avize, Ay, Bouzy, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Verzenay, Verzy |
Champagne Dosage (g/l) | 6 |
Champagne Producer Type | Grande Marque |
Champagne and Wine Aging | Stainless |
Closure | Cork and Cage |
Champagne Crus | Grand Cru |
Champagne Grape | Champagne Blend |
Time on Lees | 4-10 Years |
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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 by Yayoi Kusama - A gift for my wife--- she loved it!
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