La Grande Dame 2012

The name La Grande Dame has been inspired by Madame Clicquot's nickname: «La Grande Dame de la Champagne». To honour these life paths, a collaboration has been made with the Japanese paintress Yayoi Kusama. She created a limited edition gift box and a special object "My Heart That Blooms ln The Darkness Of The Night" to magnify the vintage of La Grande Dame 2012. La Grande Dame 2012 is the 23rd vintage since 1972, the year Veuve Clicquot launched its ?rst prestige cuvée to celebrate the bicentenary of the House.

La Grande Dame pays tribute to Madame Clicquot. She used to say "Our black grapes give the ?nest white wines". The Glory of Pinot Noir. La Grande Dame 2012 respects Madame Clicquot's vision of Pinot Noir, which is about 90% since 2008, using mostly historical Grands Crus from our terroir.

Jasmin, honeysuckle, vine ?owers, White and stone fruits (quince, pear, yellow plum) Dried & candied fruits (orange, lemon) Sliced almond & frangipane Hazelnut, Honey & candied sugar.

Temperature: 10 to 12°C Use the Veuve Clicquot Prestige Glass Food pairing: Garden Gastronomy (seasonal, local, and extremely fresh produces), Delicacy & balance (re?ned preparation, cooked & raw, smoothy and crunchy), Excellence & precision (enhancing the details, demanding of seasoning and cooking), Celery purée with lemon and granny smith apple, almond milk emulsion.