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    1 428
  • Producer ranking ?

    58
  • Decanting time

    No
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame is name in honour of the famed and undoubted Champagne pioneer, widow Clicquot. Widowed at the tender age of 28, Madame Clicquot continued her late husband's work and is the sole reason why her Champagne house is held in the high esteem that it is today. The 1998 La Grande Dame is a wine of pure beauty and power.

A majority blend of Pinot Noir, the vintage conditions are clearly visible in the glass with flavo...

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This massive vintage produced a record crop of 13,800 kg/ha. The quality was slightly compromised by the vast quantities produced. The best wines have survived well and the La Grande Dame was still in great condition: Elegant lusciously sweet appearing nose. Apple jam and nuts. Very balanced palate, refreshing acidity and voluptuous fruitiness. A stylish wine from the beginning until the very end. Enjoy now.
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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