La Grande Dame Rosé 2012
In 2022, Veuve Clicquot reveals this 9th edition of La Grande Dame Rosé, an exceptional and rare wine.
In 1818, Madame Clicquot crafted the first known "rosé d'assemblage" champagne by blending some of her Bouzy red wines with her white wines. La Grande Dame Rosé respects her vision with 90% of Pinot Noir coming from the historic Grands Crus of our terroir as well as a red wine added to the blend from a single parcel: the Parcelle 'Clos Colin' located in Bouzy, a Grand Cru terroir.
LA GRANDE DAME, THE GLORY OF PINOT NOIR
"Our black grapes give the finest white wines." 1825
Bouzy Vineyard
More than 200 years ago, Madame Clicquot was already particularly fond of this grape variety which has become the signature of the House.
Delicacy, details and precision come together to form its great complexity. Pinot Noir expresses itself differntly according to its terroir, its exposure and the year of its harvest, and it consequently offers a multitude of aromatic facets.
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012
VERTICALITY
ELEGANCE
SOLAR
ELEGANCE
SOLAR
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012 is a blended rosé champagne made from the House's historic Grands Crus.
In this champagne, the Pinots Noirs of Aÿ, Verzenay, Verzy, Ambonnay and Bouzy find their greatest expression of verticality, with more than 90% in the blend, enhanced by 10% of Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The 13% of Pinot Noir red wine that goes into the blending of La Grande Dame Rosé comes exclusively from the Parcelle 'Clos Colin', situated in Bouzy.
In this champagne, the Pinots Noirs of Aÿ, Verzenay, Verzy, Ambonnay and Bouzy find their greatest expression of verticality, with more than 90% in the blend, enhanced by 10% of Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The 13% of Pinot Noir red wine that goes into the blending of La Grande Dame Rosé comes exclusively from the Parcelle 'Clos Colin', situated in Bouzy.
Tasting notes
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012 is a solaire vintage champagne, expressing a great elegance.
This cuvée has a beautiful salmon pink color and coppery sparkle. On the nose, we discover floral notes, evolving towards warmer, more spicy notes. In the mouth, after a sharp attack, it is elegant and silky. It's a complex, lively wine, with a pleasing and lasting finish.
This cuvée has a beautiful salmon pink color and coppery sparkle. On the nose, we discover floral notes, evolving towards warmer, more spicy notes. In the mouth, after a sharp attack, it is elegant and silky. It's a complex, lively wine, with a pleasing and lasting finish.
Agreements mets & wine
- GARDEN GASTRONOMY
- DELICACY & LIGHTNESS
- LAND AND SEA CONDIMENTS
Technical identity
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012
90%
Structure
Pinot Noir
13%
Red wines
Parcelle Clos Colin
10%
Freshness
Chardonnay
8gl/L
Dosage
Brut
Serving temperature
10 - 12
Ageing potential
More than
15 years
DISCOVER PARCELLE 'CLOS COLIN' CUVEE
Plunge into the concept of blending that is so important to our House by discovering the sole red wine that enabled the assemblage of La Grande Dame Rosé 2012: Parcelle 'Clos Colin' 2012, a generous varietal wine, with very subtle tannins that give it a great elegance.
