Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black

Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black raspberry

potpourri and olive are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

the sauvage

It soars to new heights of elegance and power

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions Sexy mineral- and spice-laced blackFine burnished gold, apt for a 30 year old Champagne alive and kicking. What impresses is the fresh Chardonnay, which balances the opulence of 1990 mature Pinot opulence. A lovely interplay of those peach & quince flavours with enlivening citrus repertoire, especially citron confit; still long & vigorous. Model post disgorgement ageing since 2003. A wine for venison and even foie gras.