Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004
Champagne
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 is elegant, complex and refined. This award winning prestige cuvee should age very nicely. La Grande Dame 2004 production is entirely from grand cru vineyards. Ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.
| Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale gold with very fine lively bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon, brioche, almonds and vanilla. Yeasty notes really begin to open up after about an hour.
Palate: Silky mouthfeel. Pear, lemon, apricot, toasted almonds, pastries. Nice minerality.
Additional comments: Elegant, complex and refined. Should age very nicely.
When to drink: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004 Champagne is ready to drink now, but will improve with age. Recommend drinking 2015 to 2025.
| La Grande Dame 2004 Details
Label: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004
House/Winery: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 6 to 9 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vineyards: 100% Grand Crus
Grapes: 61% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay.
Alcohol: 12.5%
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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004
Production
Veuve Clicquot uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. La Grande Dame 2004 is composed of 61% Pinot Noir and 39% Chardonnay from 100% grand crus. Verzenay and Avize are the dominant crus in the blend of 8 grand crus. Minimum aging on lees is 6 years. Dosage ranges from 6 to 9 grams per liter.
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| International Wine Challenge |
2013 |
Bronze |
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| Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Silver |
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Recent Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne Labels
Non-Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut
More On Veuve Clicquot
Official Website
The official website is http://www.veuve-clicquot.com. |
