{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2018","title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe purest expression of Pinot Noir sits at the heart of Veuve Clicquot’s prestige cuvée.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is the 25th vintage of the Maison’s celebrated prestige Champagne, created as a tribute to Madame Clicquot and her belief in the exceptional potential of Pinot Noir. The 2018 blend is composed of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, placing Pinot Noir firmly at the centre of the wine’s identity. A warm and generous growing season brought excellent fruit maturity while preserving the freshness, finesse and tension associated with La Grande Dame. Citrus, white fruits and delicate floral notes give the wine lift and aromatic precision. A pronounced mineral and saline character adds definition and balance to the richness of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate combines generosity with precision, showing lemon, lime and yuzu alongside white and orchard fruits. Fine acidity and a persistent mineral line keep the wine energetic, while the high proportion of Pinot Noir provides structure, depth and ageing potential. Veuve Clicquot maintains the dosage at 6 g\/L, placing the wine within the Brut category while allowing its fruit and mineral character to remain clearly expressed. The texture is finely detailed, with freshness and salinity carrying through the palate. La Grande Dame 2018 is built to develop further complexity with bottle age while retaining the elegance and tension that define the cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Bright, floral and finely detailed\u003cbr\u003eLemon, lime and yuzu with white fruits, delicate spring flowers and subtle orchard-fruit nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Precise, vibrant and mineral\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated citrus and white fruit carried by fresh acidity, fine texture and distinct saline tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, elegant and energetic\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus, chalky mineral notes and salinity with a finely structured, refreshing conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The long sunny days and warmth of the 2018 vintage has provided glowing stone and citrus fruit to this glorious Grande Dame. While the initial attack plays on various riffs of lemon oil, verbena, orange rind and grapefruit, it's the deeply mineral and tightly wound core that surprises most with this wine, and this is what will ensure its long-term ageing potential. Delectable candied orange rind builds to a crescendo of yuzu and coconut cream. A luminous and energetic iteration of La Grande Dame. Drinking window: 2025-2045.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Natalie Earl, Decanter, 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A lovely perfume of subtle cooked apples, heather, jasmine and flint follows through to a medium body with a dense palate of fruit. Hints of pears and lychees with some honey and a touch of marzipan. A blend of 90% pinot noir and 10% chardonnay. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2018 La Grande Dame is a very pretty wine that shows the contemporary style that is prevalent here these days. Floral overtones lift a core of citrus fruit, while marzipan, anise, mint, dried pear and spice open with a bit of coaxing. The 2018 is a delicate Grand Dame, as most Champagnes are in a vintage in which yields were exceptionally high. I especially admire the finesse here. Disgorged: September 2024.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This finely detailed Champagne teases the palate with pinprick-sized bubbles and lightly mouthwatering acidity, a harmonious frame for flavors of patisserie pear and cherry fruit, pickled ginger, almond biscotti and spun honey. This is subtle at first but expands beautifully on the palate, and the long, minerally finish echoes smoke and oyster shell notes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Wine Spectator, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Veuve Clicquot\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2018\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eTier - Prestige Cuvée\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12.50%\u003cbr\u003eDosage - Brut\u003cbr\u003eDisgorgement date - September 2024\u003cbr\u003eGrape Blend \/ Cépage - 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veuve Clicquot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44335023980631,"sku":"VC-LGD-18","price":349.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/b777ae4e-83c6-4d6c-bd13-601e798adf54.webp?v=1790229218","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2018","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}