Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2023 to 2040.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2023 | 2015 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dried figs, apricot, ripe pear, hazelnut
Palate: yellow plum, guava, pineapple, bright acidity, fresh finish
The house prestige cuvee named for Madame Clicquot: dried fig, apricot and ripe pear over hazelnut, the palate richly balanced with yellow plum and tropical lift on a fresh finish.
What it pairs with
-
Lobster
Find lobster on TableJourney →
Rich balance and minerality meet sweet shellfish. -
Roast poularde
Find roast poularde on TableJourney →
Hazelnut and stone fruit echo roasted poultry. -
Aged Comte
Tropical depth meets the cheese's nutty crystals.
How to serve Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
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. Lobster, Roast poularde, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Created with the 1962 vintage and named La Grande Dame in 1972 for Madame Clicquot, this prestige cuvee draws on the house's historic Grand Cru holdings.
- 1972: Prestige cuvee named La Grande Dame in honour of Madame Clicquot
Facts
- Producer
- Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Pinot-led prestige cuvee from historic Grand Cru plots
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 230 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1972
Frequently asked about Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
What does Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame taste like?
On the nose, dried figs, apricot, ripe pear, hazelnut. On the palate, yellow plum, guava, pineapple, bright acidity, fresh finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The house prestige cuvee named for Madame Clicquot: dried fig, apricot and ripe pear over hazelnut, the palate richly balanced with yellow plum and tropical lift on a fresh finish.
When should I drink Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame?
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?
Lobster is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast poularde and Aged Comte. Rich balance and minerality meet sweet shellfish.
What grapes are in Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Champagne
Champagne Tasting in the Old Wine Shop in Reims
Embark on a sparkling tasting to discover the three great stars of Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier.
Moet et Chandon Veuve Clicquot Pommery Private Champagne
Private Trip from Paris by Mercedes with Hotel Pick up. English Guided Cellars visit with tastings at Moet et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot made by the Houses staff & Pom...