Veuve Clicquot unveils La Grande Dame 2018, an exceptional vintage that celebrates the audacity of Madame Clicquot 

Veuve Clicquot unveils La Grande Dame 2018, a new vintage that celebrates the legacy of Madame Clicquot, a visionary woman known in her time as “La grande dame de la Champagne”.

Faithful to her motto — “Only one quality, the finest”— this cuvée is an homage to the pioneer who in 1810 created the first ever vintage champagne.    

Crafted from an exceptional blend dominated by 90% pinot noir – the Maison’s emblematic grape variety – La Grande Dame 2018 reveals Veuve Clicquot’s mastery in expressing the intensity and elegance of the pinot noir grape in an ideal balance. With grapes sourced from eight of the Maison’s historic grands crus vineyards, the 2018 vintage is the fruit of ideal climatic conditions and a generous harvest of perfectly ripe grapes, giving birth to a wine with distinctive character, at the same time complex and harmonious. 

La Grande Dame 2018 has a singular tension, purity and finesse.  The nose reveals floral and mineral notes, subtly enhanced by aromas of white fruit, honey, almond and confit citrus fruit. On the palate, the smooth precision of the texture, remarkable freshness and persistent salinity characterize this expressive cuvée, which has significant aging potential.  

Embodying the vision of Cellar Master Didier Mariotti, this new release fully expresses the exacting precision and oenological excellence that are the signature of Veuve Clicquot grandes cuvees. A celebration of the Maison’s terroir and unique style, La Grande Dame 2018 embodies the solar elegance and pioneering spirit that have defined Veuve Clicquot for more than two centuries. 

In conjunction with the launch of La Grande Dame 2018, Veuve Clicquot has also unveiled a new visual identity. The design celebrates the Maison’s iconic yellow, an evolution that marks a significant milestone for La Grande Dame, introducing an identity designed to grace each new vintage in years to come.