La Grande Dame 2012
Champagne
France
France
La Grande Dame 2012 is a Veuve Clicquot brut white blend Champagne. The harvest is exclusively from grand crus vineyards. Compare it's rating to similar brands.
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Philippe Clicquot opened a house in Reims in 1772. At the age of 27, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, the widow Clicquot, took over the family wine business in 1805. Veuve Clicquot is one of the most significant houses in Champagne.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 is a brut white blend Champagne with 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. All of the grapes are harvested from grand crus vineyards.
Nose: "Initial notes of white flowers on the nose, such as jasmine, honeysuckle and vine flowers can be felt and then opens with fruitier nuances of apple, pear and peach. A few notes of fresh almond and frangipane complete the bouquet."
Palate: "In the mouth, the cuvée reveals more complex aromas: dried apricot, hazelnuts, honey and sugar candy. Silky textures give the wine its personality, elegance and character."
The most popular Veuve Clicquot Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.
Philippe Clicquot opened a house in Reims in 1772. At the age of 27, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, the widow Clicquot, took over the family wine business in 1805. Veuve Clicquot is one of the most significant houses in Champagne.