Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition by Simon Porte Jacquemus

Experience the purest expression of Pinot Noir with La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition by Simon Porte Jacquemus. This year, Veuve Clicquot unveils the 2018 vintage of La Grande Dame, a celebration of Madame Clicquot's unique vision, drive and audacity.

From the gift box sheathed in “toile du Marais” to the bottle wrapped in white linen, this limited edition reflects Simon Porte Jacquemus’ singular vision: where artisanal excellence meets everyday poetry. Sun rays and a ribbon alternating the Veuve Clicquot logo and Simon’s signature bridge the worlds of couture and champagne.

La Grande Dame honors Madame Clicquot's groundbreaking vision with a blend that features 90% Pinot Noir, her favorite grape variety.

She wrote: "Our black grapes give the finest white wines."

Following in Madame Clicquot's footsteps, today's Cellar Master carries the flame to perpetuate her intuition, finetuning the balance and tension between selected Pinot Noirs to achieve the unique oenological signature of La Grande Dame: elegance and precision.

Now, in this 25th vintage of the cuvée, discover the expression of a centuries-old craftsmanship and an unprecedented year, offering a maturity of grapes close to perfection. From a harvest when the sun was truly smiling.

Tasting notes
BALANCE, FINESSE, TENSION

To taste La Grande Dame 2018 is to experience ideal balance, with perfect harmony and intensity.

Like the sun that blessed that exceptional harvest, its color is bright and luminous.

Its deep and precise style is characterized by subtle finesse and freshness, expressed through its salinity. Intense aromas emerge through a delicate scent of citrus - lemon, lime, yuzu - blended with white fruit, enhanced by spring and floral notes.