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Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has since lived by its motto, "Only one quality, the finest". Created in 1962 and launched in 1972 to celebrate the bicentenary of the House, La Grande Dame is a tribute to Madame Clicquot and a reflection of the Veuve Clicquot terroir, showing exceptional freshness, silkiness, elegance and minerality. The spring of 2008 was cool and rainy. Thanks to an also cool but dry summer, the grapes ripened in excellent conditions. Several factors were taken into consideration to make 2008 a La Grande Dame cuve in respecting tradition and the Houses quest for excellence: the exceptional quality of the grapes and most importantly a remarkable acidity. La Grande Dame 2008 is an exclusive blend of 6 of the Houses 8 historical Grands Crus. The cuve is made of 92% Pinot Noir (A, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay) and 8% Chardonnay (Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger). On the nose : strong attack, both aerial and delicate. Upon being released it presents notes of dried fruits (almonds, figs, apricots), ripe white fruits (pears), and finally, subtle toasted notes of hazelnut and praline. On the palate : attack is strong and sharp. The cuve bestows a silky texture upon young fruits, carried by citrus and red fruits (cherry) notes. The Pinot Noir, shines extraordinarily by its freshness, minerality and power. This wine will pair extremely well with oysters, fish tartare, seafood or even chicken with sesame.