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La Grande Dame 2015

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Champagne, France

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Champagne France
  • 98
    Points
  • The 628 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 4 Pros of
    4 recommend
    this wine
198 98
  • Taste
  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    533

  • Producer ranking ?

    2

  • Decanting time

    20min

  • When to drink

    now to 2040

  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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Bettane + Desseauve
2025

"Didier Mariotti offers in his prestige cuvée the vintage 2015 of La Grande Dame in both white and rosé: two absolute monuments even though the rosé version will take a bit more time to fully open up. Rarely has the shift of this cuvée towards a style almost exclusively driven by Pinot Noir been expressed so brilliantly."  99 points

 

Robb Report
2024

"Madame Clicquot was fond of saying. “our black grapes...

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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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Wine Information

Held up to the light, La Grande Dame 2015 reveals a beautiful, golden robe that sparkles brightly.

This solar vintage, while elegant and precise, offers fresh minerality with light floral notes of jasmine and acacia on the nose, which evolve into fruity notes of pear and clementine.

As for the first sip, it envelops the palate with a delightfully subtle, silky texture.

When it comes to food and wine pairing, La Grande Dame 2015 is the...

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Vintage 2015

A wet winter and mild spring gave way to an exceptionally dry summer from mid-May onwards. Hot weather prevailed until mid-August, when the skies opened again. Rains gave way to fine, cool, yet sunny weather for the first two weeks of harvest, which commenced on August 29th. The 2015 vintage has a lot of common denominators with the 2003 vintage but the 2015s are showing a better balance of weight and freshness with their average potential alc...

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Written Notes

A mesmerizing golden hue with glimmers of pale amber, exuding elegance and refinement. The lively, delicate stream of fine bubbles reflects its vibrant energy and exceptional craftsmanship.


The nose is a symphony of opulence and finesse. Bright aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and fresh white peach are immediately captivating. These fruity notes are seamlessly interwoven with layers of acacia blossom, honeysuckle, and hints of freshly baked brioche. As the wine opens, a deeper complexity emerges—subtle undertones of roasted hazelnuts, candied ginger, and a touch of smoky minerality add depth and intrigue.


On the palate, La Grande Dame 2015 is both luminous and layered, showcasing the vibrancy of its vintage and the richness of Veuve Clicquot’s iconic style. The attack is fresh and lively, bursting with flavors of crisp pear, golden apple, and grapefruit, underscored by a precise chalky minerality that adds an electric tension.

The mid-palate unfolds luxuriously, revealing creamy textures and nuanced notes of almond praline, honeycomb, and a whisper of vanilla. A subtle spice lingers, with hints of white pepper and saffron adding complexity. The wine’s beautifully integrated acidity provides structure and poise, balancing its richness while amplifying its finesse.

The finish is breathtakingly long and elegant, leaving a trail of candied citrus peel, toasted brioche, and a delicate saline note that evokes its terroir.


While already stunning in its youthful vibrancy, this champagne holds immense potential for ageing. Over the next 10–15 years, expect the creamy textures to evolve further and the tertiary notes of nuts, spices, and toast to deepen, offering an even more profound experience.


This is a gastronomic champagne that deserves an equally refined pairing. Try it with seared scallops in a saffron cream sauce, roasted turbot with beurre blanc, or slow-cooked veal with morel mushrooms. For a vegetarian pairing, a truffle risotto or a creamy chestnut soup would beautifully enhance its richness. Finish the evening with a light almond tart or a citrus mille-feuille to echo its bright, nutty undertones.


The Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 is a bold yet graceful, complex yet approachable, this champagne is a true grande dame—dignified, charismatic, and unforgettable.

Score: 96+/100

Drink Window: Now–2040+


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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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Inside Information

As Madame Clicquot used to say 200 years ago, “Our black grapes give the finest white wines” an affirmation that still rings true. Beloved for its versatility, the Pinot Noir grape expresses itself differently according to its growing conditions and the year in which it is harvested.

As a fine blend of Veuve Clicquot’s historical Crus, La Grande Dame is the pinnacle of the Maison’s oenological prowess, with an immense ageing potential.

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