Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006
75cl
This 2006 vintage is an exclusive blend from eight classic Grands Crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir (53%); Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay (47%).
- €200.00
This 2006 vintage is an exclusive blend from eight classic Grands Crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir (53%); Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay (47%).
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Mineral and floral. Fresh fruits. Toasted notes |
| Palate | The mouth marries vinosity precision and freshness. Nice length. Opulent vintage, a great Grande Dame. |
| Colour | Shiny with golden highlights. Shimmery, very thin bubbles |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75cl |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir and Chardonnay |
| Alcohol % | 12.5% |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Champagne |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now and up until 2025. |
| Producer | Veuve Clicquot |
| Vintage Description | The winter was particularly cold and long. The spring was mixed, but with good conditions for budding. The flowers opened in late June, in what was unseasonally hot weather. The summer was chaotic, with an August worthy of late autumn. Fortunately, the vines were able to draw on their reserves, to produce an abundant yield of superb quality. Therefore, between 14 and 29 September, we harvested a very fine crop of grapes. At the very end of picking, Botrytis struck, though it had no impact on the quality of the harvest. An effective sorting operation was carried out. The Pinot Noir wines are fruity and full-bodied; the Chardonnay wines are of considerable distinction. |
Food Matching
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| Food Matching | Oysters, King crab, Dry aged cheeses, Truffles, Scallops, Caviar, Parmigiano (not all at once!) |