Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions but the balance isn’t nearly

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

Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black raspberry

potpourri and olive are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish

vivid wine from the first taste

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions but the balance isn’t nearlyFine 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.