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La Grande Dame 2008
| Author | Chiara Giovoni |
| Date of publication | 29/03/19 |
| Score | 98/100
DoctorWine Award greater than 95
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| Denomination | Champagne |
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| Value for money | |
| Current price | 160.00 € |
| Country | Champagne |
| Nation | Francia |
A cuvée made only with grapes from historic Grand Cru villages, a blend of 92% Pinot Noir from Ay, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy and Verzenay and 8% Chardonnay from Mesnil sur Oger. After maturing on the lees for over nine years, the wine underwent degorgement in January 2018 with the addition of a dosage of 6g/l.
The bright, golden color immediately dazzles with the finesse of its effervescence, a visual indication of what the palate will reveal. The bouquet is a concentric explosion of aromas, from floral ones of hawthorn to those of orange blossom and verbena, with the tonality expanding from white to red through notes of freshly picked raspberry and cherry along with delicate ones of gingerbread that counterpoint clear and vivacious citrus scents all held in check by a great balance. The mouthfeel exalts the sensations of the bouquet through a highly defined elegance, while the structure and airy volume of the Pinot Noir, more than adding density, creates the confines of a silky and creamy texture that ushers in a finish that is surprisingly fresh but above all has proportions that are more than harmoniously divine for “just any blancs de noir”.
