2018 Veuve Clicquot 'La Grande Dame' L'Art du Pinot Noir Champagne with Gift Box

Winemaker Notes: La Grande Dame 2018 presents a vivid and radiant golden hue. The nose is expressive, revealing intense aromas of citrus fruits like yellow lemon, lime, and yuzu, intertwined with notes of white fruits and delicate spring floral nuances. On the palate, the wine seduces with its subtle and silky texture, offering a harmonious balance between freshness and depth. The finish is long and persistent, showcasing the wine's refined structure and elegance.

La Grande Dame 2018 is crafted predominantly from Pinot Noir (90%), complemented by Chardonnay (10%).

For over two hundred summers, Veuve Clicquot has cultivated ‘L’Art du Pinot Noir’ according to Madame Clicquot's vision. This delicate grape variety has an extraordinary ability to express the complexity of the Champagne terroir and to capture the uniqueness of remarkable years.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Decanter - "The long sunny days and warmth of the 2018 vintage has provided glowing stone and citrus fruit to this glorious Grande Dame. While the initial attack plays on various riffs of lemon oil, verbena, orange rind and grapefruit, it's the deeply mineral and tightly wound core that surprises most with this wine, and this is what will ensure its long-term ageing potential. Delectable candied orange rind builds to a crescendo of yuzu and coconut cream. A luminous and energetic iteration of La Grande Dame."


Vinous - "The 2018 La Grande Dame is a very pretty wine that shows the contemporary style that is prevalent here these days. Floral overtones lift a core of citrus fruit, while marzipan, anise, mint, dried pear and spice open with a bit of coaxing. The 2018 is a delicate Grand Dame, as most Champagnes are in a vintage in which yields were exceptionally high. I especially admire the finesse here. Disgorged: September 2024."