Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions potpourri and olive are sharpened

potpourri and olive are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish

the sauvage

vivid wine from the first taste

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

This is certainly impressive but the Griotte has that something extra in 2015

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions potpourri and olive are sharpenedFine burnished gold, apt for a 30 year old Champagne alive and kicking. What impresses is the fresh Chardonnay, which balances the opulence of 1990 mature Pinot opulence. A lovely interplay of those peach & quince flavours with enlivening citrus repertoire, especially citron confit; still long & vigorous. Model post disgorgement ageing since 2003. A wine for venison and even foie gras.