Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Champagne

La Grande Dame 2018 is Veuve Clicquot’s pinnacle expression a vintage prestige cuvée that pays homage to Madame Clicquot, the visionary who transformed Champagne with her daring spirit and sharp intuition. Crafted with 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, this elegant blend showcases the strength, structure, and finesse that defined her favorite grape and her revolutionary winemaking style.

Sourced from eight historical Grand Cru vineyards, La Grande Dame 2018 delivers precision, energy, and balance. The bouquet opens with notes of citrus peel, dried apricot, and white flowers, while the palate follows with minerality, chalky tension, and refined fruit character. This is a Champagne that defines elegance—poised, expressive, and age-worthy.

Key Details:

• Brand: Veuve Clicquot

• Cuvée: La Grande Dame

• Vintage: 2018

• Type: Brut Champagne

• Grapes: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

• Region: Champagne, France

• Dosage: Brut

Tasting Notes:

• Nose:
  Lemon zest, white blossom, dried apricot, and light brioche

• Palate:
  Crisp citrus, pear, chalky minerality, and soft almond

• Finish:
  Long and structured with elegant freshness and floral lift

Best Enjoyed:

• Served chilled in a tulip glass to preserve complexity

• By collectors, Champagne lovers, and those celebrating life’s milestones

• Paired with:

  • Seared scallops or butter-poached lobster

  • Caviar or sushi

  • Aged Comté, Brie, or triple-cream cheeses

  • Roasted poultry with lemon herb seasoning

Why Choose Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018?

This vintage captures the soul of Madame Clicquot’s innovation—bold, precise, and uncompromising. With Grand Cru fruit and a Pinot Noir-forward blend, La Grande Dame 2018 offers structure, grace, and depth. A stunning gift or cellar addition, it’s a tribute to excellence in both vision and taste.

FAQ:

1. Is this Champagne good for aging?
Yes La Grande Dame 2018 has the balance and acidity to age gracefully for 10–15+ years, evolving greater complexity over time.

2. How dry is La Grande Dame?
It is a Brut Champagne, meaning it’s dry with minimal residual sugar, focusing on freshness and elegance rather than sweetness.

3. What’s the best food pairing for this Champagne?
It pairs beautifully with shellfish (like lobster and scallops), sushi, fine cheeses, and roasted poultry—dishes that complement its minerality and finesse.