La Grande Dame
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, roasted turbot, aged Comte cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
La Grande Dame is the prestige cuvee of Veuve Clicquot, first created in 1972 to celebrate the bicentenary of the house and to honor the legendary 'Grande Dame of Champagne,' Madame Clicquot. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, widowed at just 27, took the reins of the house in 1805 and revolutionized Champagne production with the invention of the riddling table. This exceptional cuvee is a tribute to her determination and obsession with quality. Crafted only in outstanding vintage years, it showcases the ultimate expression of the house's historical Grand Cru vineyards, particularly in the Montagne de Reims. The wine is celebrated for its remarkable structure, silkiness, and complexity, achieved through extensive cellar aging on its lees.
🍾 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 (typically around 90%), Chardonnay (typically around 10%)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%