2015 Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé La Grande Dame

Veuve Clicquot was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Murion, but became famous when his son's widow ('veuve') Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin continued the business in 1805. She was a formidable and innovative woman. Her motto 'only one quality, the finest' is still guiding Veuve Clicquot, the second largest champagne house in the world. Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame, has created many groundbreaking innovations in the champagne world, such as the first rosé and the first vintage champagnes. She also invented the 'pupitre'; this table with slanted holes allowed the bottle to be positioned in such a way that by regularly turning it, the rémuage, the yeast sediment would sink to the neck.

Every Champagne house has one, a gem from the cellars. For Veuve Clicquot it is La Grade Dame. This delicious Champagne owes its name to the great lady who made Veuve Clicquot great. Because she was one of the first female businesswomen in Europe, she was called La Grande Dame.

The 2015 Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé La Grande Dame champagne is made of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. Notably, 13% of the blend is made up of red wine from the Pinot Noir grape variety, originating from the historic 'Clos Colin' vineyard. The grapes come from eight Grand Cru vineyards, including Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Avize for the Chardonnay.

Tasting notes:

Color: The champagne has a delicate rose gold hue with vibrant reflections.
Aromas: On the nose the wine offers a harmonious bouquet of red fruits, such as strawberries and cherries, combined with floral notes of rose and violets, and subtle spices such as pepper, nutmeg and cloves.
Taste: On the palate, the champagne presents a refined structure with a perfect balance between freshness and depth. The taste reveals layers of red fruit, supported by a mineral freshness and a long, elegant finish.

This champagne is versatile in food pairing and goes well with dishes such as lobster, oysters, truffle risotto and mature cheeses. Its refined structure and complexity also make it an ideal choice for special occasions and celebrations.

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