Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame 750ml

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame – A Vintage Tribute to the First Lady of Champagne

Short History

Named in honor of Madame Clicquot, the pioneering woman behind the brand’s global legacy, La Grande Dame is Veuve Clicquot’s flagship prestige cuvée. First released in 1972 to mark the house’s 200th anniversary, it celebrates the boldness, innovation, and excellence of “La Grande Dame of Champagne.” Produced only in the best vintage years, it is a pure expression of Grand Cru terroir and Pinot Noir dominance, crafted for collectors and connoisseurs.

Key Features

• Prestige vintage Champagne, produced only in exceptional harvest years

• Blend: ~90% Pinot Noir, ~10% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards

• Aged for a minimum of 8 years on lees in Veuve Clicquot’s chalk cellars

• Brut dosage (~6 g/L) for a refined and balanced structure

• Bottled at 12.5% ABV, with long aging potential and collectible value

• Designed in partnership with renowned artists and designers for select editions (e.g. Yayoi Kusama)

Tasting Notes

La Grande Dame Brut opens with aromas of fresh citrus, white flowers, stone fruits, and toast, layered with almond, hazelnut, and mineral undertones. On the palate, it is precise, vibrant, and elegant, delivering flavors of pear, lemon curd, chalk, and subtle brioche, finishing long with fine bubbles and incredible freshness.

Awards (even from past releases)

• James Suckling: 95–98 points (notably for 2008 & 2012 vintages)

• Wine Spectator: 94–96 points

• Decanter: Gold Medals and “Best in Show” placements

• Consistently featured among the Top 10 Prestige Champagnes

• Celebrated in Forbes, Vogue, and The Robb Report as a must-have luxury Champagne

Overall Expression of the Product

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut is a timeless, elegant, and powerful Champagne, crafted to embody the strength and sophistication of Madame Clicquot herself. With its bold Pinot Noir base, exceptional finesse, and aging potential, it’s perfect for milestone celebrations, luxury gifting, or adding to a serious Champagne cellar. This is prestige cuvée at its finest — made not just to be tasted, but remembered.