Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Vintage:2006 A melange of dark

A melange of dark

These two wines are qualitative equals in 2006 but their respective personalities are radically different

(from a mix of vines up to 50 years of age)

and graphite are just some of the nuances here

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Vintage:2006 A melange of darkFine 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.