| Category: | Sparkling Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Champagne |
| Producer: | V Clicquot |
| Label Name: | La Grande Dame (Gift Box) By Yayoi Kusama |
| Vintage: | 2012 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Champagne |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 12.5% |
| Grape(s): | Pinot Noir (90%), Chardonnay (10%) |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 96; Wine Enthusiast 96; Wine Spectator 95; Vinous 94; James Suckling 94; IWSC 95
Tasting Note
Bright, tense Champagne with white flowers, apple and pear up front; layers of dried apricot, hazelnut, honey and subtle smoke. Silky mousse, saline minerality and a long chalky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, seared scallops, roasted quail, creamy poultry dishes; Asian: sashimi, tempura, sushi, grilled eel, Peking duck.
Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; aged on lees more than seven years, disgorged Feb 2021, dosage ~6 g/L.
Vineyard Info
Maison Veuve Clicquot (founded 1772) focuses on Grand Cru Pinot Noir. La Grande Dame is the house prestige cuvée; 2012 was released in a limited gift-box designed by artist Yayoi Kusama.
V Clicquot La Grande Dame (Gift Box) By Yayoi Kusama 2012
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