La Grande Dame - Coffret Paola Paronetto Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2015

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La Grande Dame - Coffret Paola Paronetto Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2015

The wine

To showcase this exceptional cuvée, Veuve Clicquot commissioned the renowned Italian artist Paola Paronetto, famous for her countless clay and paper creations, as well as for her undisputed mastery of colours. This Champagne stands out on account of its meticulous blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, originating from eight historic Grands Crus. The traditional winemaking process involves little intervention to allow the terroir and grape varieties to reveal their individual characteristics.
The shimmering colour reveals a complex and harmonious bouquet characterised by aromas of peach, hazelnut and honey, complemented by delicious notes of almond paste. The rich and powerful palate is complemented by generous aromas of dried apricot and candy sugar, perfectly integrated in a silky texture. Powerful and fruity, this cuvée offers remarkable ageing potential.

About the Producer Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Born in 1777, Nicole Barbe Ponsardin married François Clicquot in 1798. Widowed at the age of 27, she resumed the business of her deceased husband. While Europe is ablaze, she managed to ship this champagne worldwide. Bold and imaginative, she presents her champagne all over Europe. Anxious to perfection, she visits the cellars at night to ensure the successful development of her vintages. She invented vintage and rosé Champagne as well as the riddling table which is used to clarify sparkling wines, bought plots in the best vineyards and actively fought against counterfeits. Madame Veuve Clicquot died in 1866 at the age of 89.
Created in tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame is marked by the pursuit of excellence. From the choice of grapes for this very special wine, plot-by-plot vinification to the complexity of the blend composed of eight Grand Cru and the minimum ageing of six years to reach maturity, everything is done to create a great wine of Champagne.
The house also works to protect the vine and the environment by reducing the use of agrochemical products.

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