Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions_italy it's thick and unctuous on

it's thick and unctuous on the palate

no hard edges and incredible purity of fruit

Vivid purple

(89-91)/2012+

with well-structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame other_regions_italy it's thick and unctuous onFine 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.