Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé 2012

In 2022, Veuve Clicquot reveals this 9th edition of La Grande Dame Rosé, an exceptional and rare wine.  

Details

In 1818, Madame Clicquot crafted the first known "rosé d'assemblage" champagne by blending some of her Bouzy red wines with her white wines. La Grande Dame Rosé respects her vision with 90% of Pinot Noir coming from the Historical crus of our terroir as well as a red wine added to the blend from a single parcel: the Parcell 'Clos Colin' located in Bouzy, a Historical cru terroir.

Contains sulphites.

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Tasting Notes

La Grande Dame Rosé 2012 is a solaire vintage champagne, expressing a great elegance.

This cuvée has a beautiful salmon pink color and coppery sparkle.

On the nose, we discover floral notes, evolving towards warmer, more spicy notes.

In the mouth, after a sharp attack, it is elegant and silky. It's a complex, lively wine, with a pleasing and lasting finish.

Contains sulfites.

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Structure
Pinot Noir
90%
Freshness
Chardonnay
10%
Red Wines
Parcelle Clos Colin
13%
Dosage
Brut
8 G/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Honoring Madame Clicquot's historic vision, Clos Colin provides a still red wine sourced from this single Bouzy plot.
Complex, lively, elegant, and silky, the dominant tasting notes of 2012 begin with floral tones and evolve into warmer, spicier nuances.
Best served at 10-12°C in a Prestige Glass, this vintage is versatile, pairing beautifully with garden gastronomy like young purple artichokes, or with pure mineral dishes such as beef carpaccio and sea bream ceviche, especially when prepared using short cooking methods.