Veuve Clicquot : La Grande Dame Rosé 2006

A Rosé Champagne of captivating complexity and elegance

The estate

An emblematic reference among the great names of Champagne, the Veuve Clicquot House has built its reputation since its creation in 1772 thanks to a woman: Madame Clicquot. In a few years and at the end of the 18th century, Madame Clicquot established herself as the "Grande Dame of Champagne" and was the originator of the invention of the riddling table, with the motto "only one quality, the very first". World-renowned, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne House stands out with its bottles recognizable at first glance and adorned with a yellow label, inspired by the rising sun, with cuvées in a vinous style.

The vineyard

Owner of 390 hectares, the Veuve Clicquot house owns one of the largest vineyards in Champagne. This vineyard is also exceptional for its quality as it is spread over 12 of the 17 Grands Crus and 20 of the 44 Premiers Crus of Champagne.

The wine

La Grande Dame Rosé 2006 embodies the innovative heritage of Madame Clicquot, who, in 1818, disrupted the norms by combining red wine and white wine to create the first blended rosé. This prestigious vintage is made from an exclusive selection of 8 iconic Grands Crus from the Veuve Clicquot vineyard.

It was on the occasion of the bicentenary of the Veuve Clicquot House that this champagne La Grande Dame was launched in 1972 in tribute to Madame Clicquot, who was nicknamed "The Grande Dame of Champagne". This box embodies the perfect expression of Pinot Noir in a Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin style.

Vinification and aging

The dosage of this vintage champagne 2006 is 8g/L.

Blend

Pinot Noir (53%)
Chardonnay (47%)
The blend also includes 15% red wine from Pinot Noir exclusively from the Clos Colin plot, located in Bouzy.

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Grande Dame Rosé 2006

Tasting

Color
Bright, the color is adorned with coppery reflections.

Nose
The nose opens with a beautiful vivacity, evolving towards aromas of red fruits, enriched by toasted nuances of hazelnut, cocoa and sweet spices.

Palate
On the palate, the wine combines power and roundness, with a silky texture and remarkable vivacity.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food & wine pairings

To enhance this cuvée, Garden Gastronomy offers a cuisine focused on exceptional vegetables and fruits, where meat and fish become subtle condiments, embodying a responsible and sustainable culinary vision.

Cellaring

Cellaring for about 15 years.