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A Tribute to Creativity and Champagne Excellence
The Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 represents the pinnacle of the house’s craftsmanship, with a blend that highlights its deep-rooted love for Pinot Noir. This exceptional vintage is a tribute to Madame Clicquot’s vision, brought to life with an exclusive design by iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. With its bright, precise structure and seamless balance, this Champagne stands as an expression of both tradition and artistic innovation.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse.
Aroma: Elegant and layered, with notes of Mandarin orange, crème de cassis, toasted brioche, and a delicate minerality.
Palate: Graceful and refined, with a seamless integration of citrus, crisp apple, and mineral-driven complexity. A long, fresh, and structured finish, reflecting both the richness of Pinot Noir and the vibrancy of the vintage.
Technical Specifications:
Grape Composition: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Origin: Primarily sourced from Grand Cru vineyards
Vinification: Long ageing on lees for complexity and finesse
Dosage: Not specified
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Key Features:
- Exclusive Art Collaboration: Designed by Yayoi Kusama, featuring her signature polka dots and floral motifs as a celebration of life and energy.
- Pinot Noir Dominance: Since 2008, the blend has featured over 90% Pinot Noir, showcasing the power and elegance of the varietal.
- Aging Potential: Already beautifully structured, this Champagne will continue to evolve gracefully over the coming decade.
Reviews:
"Fine and graceful, this dances across the palate with its bright, well-defined freshness and detailed flavors of Mandarin orange, toast point, crème de cassis, and minerally oyster shell. Subtle in its intensity, with all the pieces seamlessly knit into an elegant whole. Disgorged September 2019. Drink now through 2030." – 95 points, Wine Spectator
"With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022." – 96 points, Wine Enthusiast
"Lightness and freshness are the immediate reaction; then purity; then pink and white grapefruit on a palate of exceptional length, reflecting a vintage saved by the last weeks up to harvest. 90/10% Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, largely Grand Cru." – 97 points, James Halliday's Top 100 2021
Gifting Options:
Personalised Gift Wrapping: On selected products, you can choose to have your Champagne elegantly wrapped in tissue paper and include a personalised message for an extra special touch.
Premium Gift Boxes: Where available, upgrade to a luxurious gift box adorned with a ribbon and custom gift messaging to elevate your gifting experience.
Multiple Deliveries: Easily send Champagne to different recipients by selecting multiple delivery addresses on eligible products, perfect for corporate gifting or sharing with loved ones.
Experience the elegance, artistry, and precision of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012, a Champagne that seamlessly blends history, innovation, and creative brilliance.