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The Story
La Grande Dame 2004 Rosé is an exclusive blend of our 8 traditional grand crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay for the Pinot Noir (52%) and Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay (33%).
La Grande Dame Rosé 2004 also contains red wine (15%) made entirely of Pinot Noir from Bouzy. Most of the grapes come from Clos Colin, one of our best vineyards, situated right in the centre of this Grand Cru.
Wine Information
Exceptional weather conditions in September brought all the grapes to optimum ripeness. Between September 23 and October 13, we harvested some beautiful grapes in a perfect state of health. The Pinot Noir wines are fruity and full-bodied, and the Chardonnay wines have great distinction.
La Grande Dame 2004 Rosé
The colour is a luminescent, coppery pink sparkling with amber highlights. The plentiful fine, light bubbles describe gracefu...
Vuosikerta 2004
A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th on...
