{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2018-champagne-gift-box-75cl-m202677305","title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Champagne Gift Box 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over. You will be asked to confirm your age upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience the purest expression of Pinot Noir with La Grande Dame 2018 and discover the expression of a centuries-old craftsmanship and an unprecedented year, offering a maturity of grapes close to perfection. From a harvest when the sun was truly smiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Grande Dame honours Madame Clicquot's groundbreaking vision with a blend that features 90% Pinot Noir, her favourite grape variety. She wrote: Our black grapes give the finest white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing in Madame Clicquot's footsteps, today's Cellar Master carries the flame to perpetuate her intuition, fine-tuning the balance and tension between selected Pinot Noirs to achieve the unique oenological signature of La Grande Dame: elegance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecanter: 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World of Fine Wine: 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJancis' Diary: 17\/20 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Champagne, Reims\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorage: Store between 10 and 12 °C in a dark environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage type: Gift Box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecycling information: Gift Boxes are 50% hemp, 50% recycled paper. They are 100% recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Veuve Clicquot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand details: Founded in Reims in 1772, the House of Veuve Clicquot remains true to its motto: Only one quality, the finest. In 1805, Madame Clicquot took the reins of the House and became one of the first businesswomen of modern times, acquiring the epithet La Grande Dame of Champagne. Her visionary spirit and innate sense of French art de vivre live on today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Veuve Clicquot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Packing: Champagne, Reims\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory: The name La Grande Dame was inspired by Madame Clicquot's nickname: La Grande Dame de la Champagne. La Grande Dame 2018 is the 24th vintage since 1962, when Veuve Clicquot launched its first prestige cuvée to celebrate the House's bicentenary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgent: Moët Hennessy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: Pinot Noir 90%, Chardonnay 10%, 8 Historical Crus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent vintage: 24th Vintage (released April 2025): La Grande Dame 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegional information: The freshness of the wines is attributed to the purity of the soil and the unique terroir of Champagne, France. The vineyards primarily consist of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, with all vineyards managed through sustainable viticulture. Additionally, they are 100% herbicide-free, ensuring a natural and eco-friendly approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: On the eyes: Bright and Luminous. On the nose: Intense aromas emerge through a delicate scent of citrus- lemon, lime, yuzu - blended with white fruit, enhanced by spring and floral notes. On the palate: Lime, yuzu, honeysuckle, pastry notes, and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany a meal: celery risotto, crunchy spelt, and chicken broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by volume: 12.5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Veuve Clicquot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing suggestions: Temperature: 10 to 12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Didier Mariotti\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47808184877294,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-77305","price":253.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/640x640_759e5722-fbe9-4c64-bb39-7e9097911a10.jpg?v=1777973404","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2018-champagne-gift-box-75cl-m202677305","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}