La Grande Dame X Simone Porte Jacquemus
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted pheasant or guinea fowl, and aged hard cheeses like Comte.
✨ Technical Specifications
La Grande Dame, the prestige cuvee of Veuve Clicquot, stands as a tribute to Madame Clicquot, the revolutionary 'Grande Dame of Champagne' who pioneered the riddling table and championed Pinot Noir. This exclusive collaboration with French fashion designer Simone Porte Jacquemus celebrates the solar energy and optimism of the house's exceptional vintages. Crafted predominantly from historical Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyards in villages such as Verzenay, Verzy, and Bouzy, complemented by a touch of Chardonnay from Avize and Mesnil-sur-Oger, this cuvee represents the pinnacle of precision and power. The wine undergoes extensive cellar aging on its lees, resulting in a complex, structured Champagne that beautifully marries the tension of the terroir with a rich, expressive vinous character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot in Reims, Veuve Clicquot rose to global prominence under the visionary leadership of Madame Clicquot, the legendary Grande Dame of Champagne who took control of the house in 1805. Renowned for transformative innovations including the creation of the riddling table and the development of the first blended rosé Champagne, the Maison has shaped modern sparkling winemaking history. Anchored in premier terroirs across Champagne, the estate champions a Pinot Noir-dominant philosophy that delivers structural power, richness, and enduring freshness. Today, part of the LVMH group, the house is celebrated globally for its iconic Yellow Label Brut as well as prestige expressions like La Grande Dame and the vintage Cave Privée series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier