Star of champagnes 64% pinot noir grapes & 36% chardonnay
La Grande Dame 1998 has a pale gold colour with jade glints. The wine is crystal clear, with unbelievable fine bubbles.
Floral scents, citrus, apricot & sweet almond flavours this aromatic champagne is clear-cut and pure, perfectly balanced with a delightful silky smoothness.
Veuve Clicquot house was founded in 1798 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron who died only 7 years later leaving his widow to run the business. Madam Clicquot ran the house very exceptionally well and the house soon became known as Veuve (widow) Clicquot.
La Grande Dame was named for Nicole-Barbe (the widow) to commemorate the company's bicentenary.
