Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions the sauvage

the sauvage

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

this is delicious and striking in its way

olive tapenade and violet pastille on the evolved

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions the sauvageFine 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.