Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 is a radiant tribute to Madame Clicquots pioneering spiritan elegant, mineral-driven prestige cuve that showcases the Houses mastery of Pinot Noir. Refined, complex, and luminous, its a Champagne that balances power with poise, crafted for true connoisseurs of vintage excellence.

Origins & Craftsmanship
First released in 1972 as an homage to Barbe-Nicole Ponsardinthe Grande Dame of Champagnethis cuve represents the pinnacle of Veuve Clicquots winemaking. The 2015 vintage is composed of roughly 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, sourced primarily from Veuves historic Grand Cru vineyards in A, Verzenay, Verzy, Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Avize. A warm, generous growing season produced grapes of exceptional ripeness and depth. Aged for nearly a decade in Veuves chalk cellars in Reims, the wine achieves remarkable finesse and balance, embodying the terroirs energy and Madame Clicquots relentless pursuit of quality.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Refined aromas of white flowers, toasted brioche, dried apricot, and candied citrus peel with mineral undertones.

• Palate: Lively and precise, offering notes of pear, quince, and Mirabelle plum layered with roasted hazelnut, chalk, and subtle salinity.

• Finish: Long, elegant, and texturedfresh acidity framing a lingering echo of citrus zest and almond cream.

Quick Overview

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“La Grande Dame 2015 is an exceptional sunny vintage for a wine full of tension and elegance. It reveals this great wines verticality thanks to the Pinot Noirs harvested from our historical Grands Crus. – Didier Mariotti, Veuve Clicquot Cellar Master