La Grande Dame X Simone Porte Jacquemus
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though it offers immense complexity and freshness when opened earlier.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted pheasant or guinea fowl, and aged hard cheeses like Comte.
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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.
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Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and famously steered to global renown by his visionary daughter-in-law Madame Clicquot from 1805, Veuve Clicquot is a historic Champagne house based in Reims, France. Celebrated for pioneering the riddling table in 1816 to clarify sparkling wine, the house maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality, drawing from exceptional Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Their production philosophy centers on Pinot Noir dominance, which imparts structure and strength to their signature Yellow Label Brut, elegant Rosé expressions, and the prestigious cuvée La Grande Dame.