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    Champagne Veuve Clicquot - La Grande Dame par Yayoi Kusama 2012 - Champagne Brut

    Champagne • Brut Champagne • White

    199,00€ tax included
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    199,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    94/100 pts VINOUS: " The 2012 Grande Dame is remarkable. In fact, it's one of the finest recent Grande Dames I can recall [...] Dried pear, ginger, crushed flowers, and spices pleasantly enhance the various layers of this smooth, ample, and already open Champagne, best enjoyed within the next 5 to 10 years. Disgorged: February 2021. Antonio Galloni

    Veuve Clicquot Champagne - La Grande Dame 2012 is an iconic cuvée from the house, founded in 1772. Located in Reims, in the heart of Champagne, this house is renowned for its exceptional expertise and innovative spirit. La Grande Dame , a tribute to the founder, offers a refined and complex expression, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes unite to create an exceptional wine. With its bold design by Yayoi Kusama, this cuvée blends tradition and modernity, inviting a unique sensory experience.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Vinous 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The wine is a shimmering pale gold. The nose exudes aromas of white fruit, flowers, and a touch of brioche. On the palate, the balance is perfect, combining freshness and roundness, with notes of pear and hazelnut. The finish is persistent, leaving a subtle mineral taste that invites the next sip.

    Food & wine pairings

    This Champagne pairs wonderfully with seafood, sushi or aged goat cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Veuve Clicquot vineyards stretch across clay-limestone soils, typical of the Champagne region. This unique terroir, combined with a continental climate, promotes optimal grape ripening. The vines, often several decades old, are cultivated with meticulous care, respecting the principles of sustainable viticulture. This attention to the vineyard results in grapes of exceptional quality, essential for crafting champagnes of great finesse.

    Owner and history

    Veuve Clicquot is now part of the LVMH group, the world leader in luxury goods. Its team, passionate about the art of winemaking, perpetuates the legacy of Madame Clicquot. The current owners are committed to maintaining the house's reputation for excellence, innovating while respecting tradition. Each cuvée is the result of a collective effort, where the expertise of the winemakers and a love of wine combine to offer unique champagnes that reflect their terroir.

    Vinification and aging

    The winemaking process for Veuve Clicquot - La Grande Dame 2012 is characterized by meticulous care. The grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee their quality. After gentle pressing, the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the aromas. Aging on the lees in the cellars allows the wine to refine and enrich its aromatic profile. This champagne benefits from extended aging, enabling the aromas to develop and achieve remarkable complexity.

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    The team's opinion

    Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne by Yayoi Kusama 2012 is a tribute to elegance and aromatic richness. With great depth, it reveals remarkable finesse and rare complexity, ideal for enhancing exceptional moments.

    • Serving temperature 8–10 °C

    • Climax 2022 à 2032

    Wine profile

    • complex
    • costs
    • mineral