La Grande Dame is Veuve Clicquot's prestige cuvée, named in tribute to Madame Clicquot herself, and the Rosé is its rarest expression. The 2015 vintage is a Pinot Noir-driven Champagne of real depth, dressed in a vivid label and gift box by Italian artist and ceramicist Paola Paronetto.
Veuve Clicquot describes 2015 as a sunny vintage that built both tension and elegance, and this is only the tenth edition of La Grande Dame Rosé. The house drew on its most prized grand cru parcels: Pinot Noir from villages including Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay, with Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The color comes from red wine made at the Clos Colin, a single plot of Pinot Noir in Bouzy bought by Philippe Clicquot in 1741.
The blend is about 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, an unusually Pinot-heavy balance for a prestige Champagne, with around 13% red wine added. It spent roughly eight years on its lees in the house's chalk cellars before release and is finished as a Brut with a dosage of about 6 grams per liter. It is 12.5% alcohol.
Awards & Recognition
- 95 points, Vinous
- 95 points, Decanter
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Refined florals of rose and violet with wild strawberry, raspberry and rose petals.
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Palate: Full-bodied and pure: red currant, blood orange, pear and clementine over minerality and a hint of rye bread.
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Finish: Elegant and layered, with a polished mousse, bright acidity and a touch of spice.
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Pairs with: Shellfish, light poultry, refined vegetarian dishes and salads with fruit and herbs.
Specifications
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Producer: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims
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Style: Vintage Brut Rosé Champagne, prestige cuvée
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Vintage: 2015
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Grapes: About 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay; about 13% red wine from Clos Colin, Bouzy
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Cask / Finish: About 8 years on lees; dosage about 6 g/L
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Region: Champagne, France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Chill to 10–12°C and pour into a tulip glass or fine flute so the aromas can open. It has the structure to carry a meal, from shellfish to roast chicken, and the presence for any celebration. In its Paola Paronetto gift box, it is one of the most giftable bottles in Champagne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blend of La Grande Dame Rosé 2015?
About 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, with roughly 13% red wine from the Clos Colin vineyard in Bouzy added for color.
How should La Grande Dame Rosé 2015 be served?
Chill it to 10–12°C (50–54°F) and serve in a tulip glass or fine flute.
How long will La Grande Dame Rosé 2015 age?
Veuve Clicquot says it can mature gracefully for more than a decade; critics suggest drinking windows into the 2030s.
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