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.