La Grande Dame Yayoi Kusama
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted pheasant or poultry with wild mushrooms, and aged hard cheeses such as Comté.
✨ Technical Specifications
La Grande Dame is the prestige cuvée of Veuve Clicquot, crafted to honor the 'Grande Dame of Champagne,' Madame Clicquot, who took the reins of the house in 1805 and revolutionized the region with inventions like the riddling table. This special edition features a vibrant collaboration with legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose iconic polka dots and floral motifs beautifully mirror the joyful, rising bubbles of this exceptional wine. True to Madame Clicquot's preference for structure and strength, the blend is highly dominated by Pinot Noir (typically around 90%), sourced from the house's historic Grand Cru parcels in villages like Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Verzy, complemented by a touch of Chardonnay from Avize and Mesnil-sur-Oger. The wine undergoes extensive aging in the historic chalk crayères of Reims, resulting in a masterpiece of precision, tension, and complexity, offering notes of fresh stone fruit, toasted brioche, and a profound mineral core.
🍾 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