Veuve Clicquot - La Grande Dame 2012 - Edition Yayoi Kusama - Champagne AOP
€280.00 /L
Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 2012, Édition Yayoi Kusama celebrates the rare union of art and champagne. Sourced from the eight historic Grands Crus cherished by Madame Clicquot, this vintage cuvée blends 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, aged for a minimum of eight years on the lees. The bouquet opens with jasmine, white fruits and almond; the silky palate unfolds bright citrus, dried fruit and a refined minerality. Presented in a case adorned with iconic polka dots, it enhances precious moments and makes an exceptional gift.
Description
Adorned with the joyful audacity of Yayoi Kusama, the Édition La Grande Dame 2012 from Veuve Clicquot is an ode to light and time. Beneath the hypnotic polka-dot artwork lies an emblematic cuvée born in 1972 as a tribute to Madame Clicquot, the visionary pioneer who shaped Champagne's elegance. The 2012 vintage, marked by low yields and remarkable ripeness, reveals a perfectly contained intensity. Made exclusively from the eight historic Grands Crus of the House, this predominantly Pinot Noir blend expresses the depth of its terroir, the precision of its élevage and the nobility of an unmistakable style. The wine rested for at least eight years on the lees, a prolonged period that refines the texture, polishes the bubbles and enriches the aromatic palette. The result is a grand-style champagne, concentrated, silky and finely chiselled, already praised by international critics, including a 95 points score from Wine Spectator. This edition, both iconic and contemporary, will appeal to informed enthusiasts seeking emotion as well as aesthetes looking to offer a collectible piece that speaks to the eye as much as to the palate.
Blend and winemaking
La Grande Dame 2012 displays the personality of the dominant Pinot Noir, complemented by a touch of Chardonnay for lift and brightness. The blend, approximately 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, comes from the historic Grands Crus acquired by the House under Madame Clicquot's drive. These origins give the wine its structure, density and the mineral resonance that characterises great terroirs. Lees ageing, carried out for a minimum of eight years in the darkness of the cellars, allows the bubbles to reach exemplary finesse while developing discreet, savory notes of complexity. The singularity of the 2012 vintage, with a ripe and perfectly balanced harvest, offers precise fruit, lively definition and a depth that extends on the palate with brilliance. Every winemaking gesture here aims for purity and harmony so that the terroir's expression remains the guiding thread of this signature cuvée.
Tasting notes
- Colour : Pale gold with luminous reflections, traversed by a line of bubbles of airy finesse. Clarity and brightness announce a precise material; the mousse settles like lace to reveal a straight, vibrant wine, perfectly polished by its élevage.
- Nose : Delicate floral expression, with caressing jasmine, crunchy white fruits evoking pear and vine-ripened peach, underlined by fresh almond and a hint of marzipan. On aeration, notes of citrus zest, orange blossom, a suggestion of damp chalk and a brioche whisper emerge, bringing complexity and depth without ever overpowering the purity of the fruit.
- Palate : Silky and precise attack, with vivid citrus, yellow lemon and pink grapefruit, supported by a taut minerality. The texture unfolds with noble dried fruits, delicate almond and hazelnut, then gains breadth on a refined flesh. The balance between concentration and freshness concludes on a long, saline and luminous finish, of exemplary poise.
Serving temperature and tips
Serve La Grande Dame 2012 between 10 and 12°C to preserve the freshness of the effervescence while allowing the aromatic richness to express itself. Prefer a tulip-shaped glass with a wide bowl rather than a narrow flute, to give the bouquet room to develop. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to let the wine broaden without losing its tension. Store bottles on their side away from light, in a cool, consistent cellar. If the tasting extends, a suitable stopper will help preserve the sparkle for the remainder of the service.
Food pairings
- Aperitifs : sturgeon caviar, sea bream tartare with citrus, special oysters and warm blinis with lemon crème.
- Starters : scallop carpaccio with finger lime, sea bass sashimi, roasted langoustines with almond emulsion.
- Main courses : sole meunière, free-range poultry with morels, risotto with aged Parmesan and lemon oil, lightly truffled veal.
- Cheeses : mature Comté, 24-month Parmesan, aged Gouda, creamy Chaource served very chilled.
- Desserts : thin citrus tart, almond shortbread, pavlova with white fruits then lime; prefer moderate sweetness to preserve the wine's balance.
Occasions to enjoy
La Grande Dame 2012 Édition Yayoi Kusama is invited to moments when the table becomes a stage, conversation turns to music and the act of service takes on ritual. It gracefully accompanies intimate celebrations, elevates gastronomic dinners and stands as an exceptional gift, as memorable to the eye as to the palate.
- To celebrate a unique occasion with an artistic signature and timeless style.
- At a fine-dining dinner where precise pairings reveal its minerality and length.
- As an exceptional gift for a collector or discerning enthusiast, a reference praised by critics with 95 points.
Characteristics
- Name : Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 2012, Édition Yayoi Kusama
- Appellation : Champagne AOP
- Type : Vintage Champagne
- Vintage : 2012
- Grape variety : Pinot Noir (90%), Chardonnay (10%)
- Alcohol : 12%
- Aging : minimum 8 years on the lees
- Volume : 75 cl
- Cellaring : excellent ageing potential depending on storage conditions
- Serving temperature : 10–12°C
Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Color
- White
- Vintage
- 2012
- Champagne Brand
- Veuve Clicquot
- Gifts and boxes
- Bottle + Case
- Type of champagne
- Brut
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