World Wine 1996 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne Brut

Champagne, France Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame is the prestige cuvée of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, named for founder Madame Clicquot. It is a supremely elegant vintage Champagne produced in extremely limited quantities from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards Madame Clicquot purchased in the early 1800s. When you want to express the ultimate in luxury and elegance, this is the gift to give. The new 1996 vintage received ratings of 95 points from both Steven Tanzer and Wine Spectator. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame is a deep yellow-gold in color. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, apples and citrus mingle with notes of baked bread, pralines and mild spices. The silky, full palate shows rich notes of honey and vanilla custard. The finish is long and smooth. Enjoy Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame to toast a very special moment, then let it carry you through the entire evening!