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Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru 'La Grande Dame' Vintage 2008 (750 ml. deluxe gift box) Veuve Clicquot
The Champagne Brut 'La Grande Dame' by Veuve Clicquot is the undisputed symbol of the prestigious winery of Montagne de Reims. It is a unique champagne, and it's no coincidence that in the last 50 years only 18 cuvées have been produced. It is made only in the best vintages chosen by the chef de cave and is obtained from 8% Chardonnay and 92% Pinot Noir, harvested and blended from the vineyards of six Grands Cru villages. The elegance and finesse of Pinot Noir skillfully combined with the softness and strength of Chardonnay. Aged for nearly 10 years in chalk cellars, a UNESCO heritage site. Harmony of aromas and subtle floral notes. Perfectly balanced, a synthesis of strength and class, without neglecting a pleasant freshness.
- Product Category
- Champagne
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Denomination
- Champagne AOC
- Blend
- Blanc de noirs
- Cru
- Grand cru
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Pinot noir
- Dosage
- Brut (6-12 g/L)
- Variety / Assembly
- pinot nero 92%, chardonnay 8%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Vintage, 2008
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 10° - 12° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Packaging
- Gift Box
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Fish Dishes, Aged Cheeses, Raw Fish, Seafood starters
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
VVC-LA-GRANDE-DAME-2008
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Veuve Clicquot
In the heart of Champagne, where the vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see between gentle hills and boundless skies, stands the famous house Veuve Clicquot, a name that resonates among sparkling wine enthusiasts around the world. Powerful and refined, this French winery embodies the elegance and freshness that only the greatest winemaking traditions can convey. Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has been shaped with boldness and innovation by the vision of Madame Clicquot, the "Grande Dame de la Champagne", who transformed the art of sparkling wine production into a true philosophy of life.
Champagne is a region that speaks through its unique terroirs and fascinating history. Here, under the watchful eye of the house's winemakers, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes are meticulously nurtured, cradled by the temperate climate and chalky soil that give them incomparable complexity. These masterfully chosen varieties intertwine to create the aromatic mosaic that characterizes every bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
Among the iconic labels, the Yellow Label Brut represents the manifesto of the house: a perfect balance of structure, freshness, and a silky finish, telling the story of a timeless savoir-faire. With its palette of aromas ranging from ripe fruits to notes of brioche, this Champagne is an invitation to be enveloped by luxury and refinement.
In a glass of Veuve Clicquot, one finds the essence of a production philosophy that unites tradition and modernity, innovation and respect for nature. A sensory journey that continues to enchant generations of connoisseurs. Discover on Vino45 the prestigious labels of Veuve Clicquot: an invitation to explore a world of sophisticated elegance and to celebrate every moment with an unforgettable toast.
Address:
12, Rue du Temple - 51100 Reims, France
Perlage: elegant and persistent
Color: light golden yellow
Bouquet: complex and intense, notes of crunchy fruit, bread crust, spicy returns
Taste: soft and round, balanced and creamy, fresh and fruity.
- Decanter 97/100
- Wine Spectator 95/100
- Robert Parker 93/100
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THE WINE
The Champagne Brut 'La Grande Dame' by Veuve Clicquot is the undisputed symbol of the prestigious winery in the Montagne de Reims. It is a unique champagne, and it is no coincidence that in the last 50 years only 18 cuvées have been produced. It is made only in the best years selected by the chef de cave and is obtained from 8% Chardonnay and 92% Pinot Noir, harvested and blended from the vineyards of six Grands Cru villages. The elegance and finesse of Pinot Noir are expertly combined with the softness and strength of Chardonnay. It is aged for almost 10 years in chalk cellars, a UNESCO heritage site. Harmony of aromas and subtle floral touches. Perfectly balanced, a synthesis of strength and class, without neglecting a pleasant freshness.
THE MAISON
It all began in 1772 when Philippe Clicquot, a businessman and landowner, founded “un négoce de vin à l’enseigne Clicquot.” A small operation that aspired to cross borders to make the new name of Champagne known to the whole world. In 1798, François Clicquot, son of the founder of the Maison, married Barbe Nicole Ponsardin. It would be she who, after inheriting her husband’s passion and expertise for the production and marketing of Champagne, would manage to grow the business to become one of the most famous and renowned Maisons not only in the Reims area but throughout the Champagne region. Barbe Nicole Ponsardin, in fact, became a widow at only twenty-seven, and after her husband’s death, she took the reins of the company firmly, becoming one of the first great female entrepreneurs in modern history, known to all by the nickname “the widow Clicquot,” or “Veuve Clicquot,” from which the name of the Maison itself is derived.
Under the guidance of the young widow, several insights emerged that benefited the entire denomination. From the first vintage Champagne, that of 1810, to the perfection of the riddling technique, and the development of the liqueur de tirage used for the second fermentation in the bottle, there is no aspect that she did not personally oversee.
Not to mention her great commercial skills, which allowed Barbe Nicole Ponsardin in 1814 to overcome the continental blockade that immobilized Europe in trade, bringing her Champagne directly to Russia, to San Petersburg, with what is now known as the “cuvée Saint Petersbourg.”
In short, a story of excellence that currently, under the sign of the luxury group LVMH, which has owned the Maison since 1986, continues with Champagne of unique personality, always recognizable for their immediate elegance and extraordinary refinement.