Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé Champagne 2015 750mL

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé Champagne 2015

Vintage Rosé Champagne | Reims, France (Veuve Clicquot) | 2015 Vintage | Blend of ~90% Pinot Noir & ~10% Chardonnay, with ~13% Pinot Noir Red Wine Added | Brut Dosage (~6 g/L) | 12.5% ABV

Process & Profile

La Grande Dame Rosé 2015 is one of Veuve Clicquot’s most prestigious vintage offerings, created only in exceptional years. Crafted using predominantly Pinot Noir from historic crus, it also incorporates a portion of Pinot Noir red wine (from the Clos Colin vineyard) to enrich its aromatic depth and color. The 2015 vintage was marked by sunny conditions that helped build beautiful tension and elegance. This cuvée epitomizes finesse with its vertical structure and well-balanced acidity qualities suited for long aging.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Refined floral notes of rose and violet, plus wild strawberry, raspberry, and delicate rose petals

• Palate: Full-bodied and pure, revealing layers of red currants, blood orange, pear, and clementine, with underlying minerality and subtle rye-bread nuances

• Finish: Elegant, focused, and layered, showing polished mousse, bright acidity, depth at its core, and long-lasting balance with spice-tinged complexity

What Makes It Special

• The 24th release in the La Grande Dame series, symbolizing the pinnacle of Veuve Clicquot’s winemaking craftsmanship

• Expresses the house’s mastery of Pinot Noir and its capacity to evoke both tension and poised elegance in rosé form

• Vintages of this calibre are rare and celebrated; the 2015 vintage was specifically praised for its luminosity and structure

• Exhibits impressive aging potential—designed to mature gracefully for decades

How to Enjoy

Chill to 10–12 °C and serve in a tulip or fine champagne flute to enjoy its refined mousse and aromatic depth. It pairs beautifully with gourmet vegetarian dishes, shellfish, light poultry preparations, or salads showcasing fruit and herbs.

FAQ

1. What grapes are used in this champagne?
   Approximately 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, including an infusion of red Pinot Noir wine from Clos Colin.

2. What’s the dosage?
   It’s a Brut with a dosage of about 6 g/L.

3. How is the style of the 2015 vintage described?
   A sunny year offering vibrancy and vertical tension—elegant and focused.

4. What's its aging potential?
   Excellent—these bottles can age gracefully for more than a decade with increasing complexity.

5. Why is La Grande Dame Rosé unique?
   It's Veuve Clicquot’s prestige rosé, combining bold Pinot Noir character with refined structure and luxurious elegance.