From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
Join a scenic tour of the Champagne region starting from Reims. Explore the village of Hautvillers and visit 2 family-run wineries to learn about the Champagne-making ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2023 to 2040.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2024 | 2015 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red fruits, citrus, rooibos tea, fine leather
Palate: red and black fruit, dried flowers, smoke, luscious length
The rose version of the prestige cuvee: powerful red fruit and citrus over rooibos tea and fine leather, the palate complex with dried flowers and smoke on a luscious finish.
What it pairs with
- Duck breast Red-fruit power and leather meet the duck.More wines for duck breast →
- Wild salmon Citrus and red fruit balance the oily fish.More wines for salmon →Find wild salmon on TableJourney →
- Pate en croute Smoke and dried flowers frame a rich pate.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Duck breast, Wild salmon, Pate en croute. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Veuve Clicquot added a rose version of La Grande Dame in 1988, building it on the same Grand Cru base with red wine from Bouzy.
- 1988First La Grande Dame Rose vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; prestige cuvee with red wine from Bouzy
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 220 to 340 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose
What does Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose taste like?
On the nose, red fruits, citrus, rooibos tea, fine leather. On the palate, red and black fruit, dried flowers, smoke, luscious length. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The rose version of the prestige cuvee: powerful red fruit and citrus over rooibos tea and fine leather, the palate complex with dried flowers and smoke on a luscious finish.
When should I drink Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose?
Duck breast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild salmon and Pate en croute. Red-fruit power and leather meet the duck.
What grapes are in Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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