La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (no reserve) 1990
12.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Made from grands crus, this vintage cuvée produced in only very great years is distinctive on the palate by its delicate and complex aromas (white flowers, citrus fruits, white fruits) and its roundness. Superb! More info
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Lot presentation
La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (no reserve) 1990
The wine
Developed only in very great vintages, La Grande Dame combines the strength and richness of Pinot Noir with elegance and richness of Chardonnay. The colour is intense gold, tinged with green tints. The bubbles are very thin and delicate. The scents of extreme delicacy, develop fruity and floral aromas (white flowers, citrus, white fruit). The palate is dominated by rich and pleasing roundness. Perfectly balanced, the final taste reveals all the nobility of this exceptional cuvée
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 the riddling, 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 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.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 2 bottles
Level : 2 NormalObservations : 2 Slightly marked label, 2 Torn labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 12.5 %
Region : Champagne
Appellation : Champagne
Owner : Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Vintage : 1990
Colour : sparkling white
Service temperature : 8°
Size (in ha) : 390 hectares
Intensity : classic secondary fermentation
Leading aroma : white fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine