Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut

France, Champagne, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs
Bottle
Identity
Producer Veuve Clicquot
Vol 0.75
Classification Prestige Cuvée
Grapes 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Golden color with fine, persistent bubbles
Aroma Mineral and citrus notes, brioche, vanilla, butter, honey, dried fruit, spices, aromatic herbs, jasmine, acacia, pear, clementine, white flowers
Palate Creamy, full-bodied, dry, marked citrus acidity, subtle and silky texture, elegant structure, balanced, refined, with a long and delicate finish
Finish Long, elegant, persistent with smoky tones and fresh mineral sensation
Food Pairing Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, white meat, poultry, veal, foie gras, refined dishes, truffles, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit salads, and gourmet cuisine
Aging Potential 15 to 25 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Aging Process Aging on lees for up to 10 years in chalk cellars, with vinification in stainless steel tanks and some oak barrels for Pinot Noir lots
Fermentation Parcel vinification in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for some Pinot Noir lots
Terroir
Soil Argilo-calcaire and chalky soil
Harvest Type Manual
Harvest Desc 100% manual harvest with strict sorting to select only perfect grapes