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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 250 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by thesternowl on 4/7/2024 & rated 93 points: Popped and poured to celebrate a pretty cool personal and professional achievement; enjoyed over a two hour period. This particular bottle has been stored in my cellar since release. The 2004 “La Grande Dame” pours a brilliant yellow color with medium+ viscosity and a persistent mousse of fine bubbles. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of golden raspberry, Meyer lemon, some apple, some brioche and nuts; just a touch oxidative. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. However, I feel compelled to share that this gave me the overall impression of a sort of liquid lemon-raspberry custard croissant with shaved almonds on top. It was awesome. The finish was long and there is some palpable density in this wine. So much so that I think these easily have another 10-15 years in them. That being said, this was yummy and I wouldn’t hesitate to enjoy now. (585 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 2/18/2024 & rated 94 points: Really clean and crisp on the palate. Good finish. Time on its side. (717 views) | | | Tasted by yeti575rider on 11/23/2023 & rated 90 points: A lemon and almond biscuit. Good but not sure I’m seeing the value in higher end champagne (which I rarely drink). I’ll save my dollars for reds. (1045 views) | | | Tasted by DrinkerTrev on 10/19/2023 & rated 91 points: I found this champagne a bit over loaded with strong yeast flavours. Almost harsh but my wife loved it. (871 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 8/6/2023: With seafood and lobster at Ostria, Crete.
Very citrus, lemoncurd, clementin, chalc, riesling petroleum.
Fresh and refreshing. Would be great as a champagne sorbet mid dinner to clean the palatte. (1461 views) | | | Tasted by NoahCap on 4/17/2023: Very youthful in appearance, gentle mousse. Losing just a bit of gas to age. So graceful and subtle in a dignified way. Nothing shouts here, surprisingly refined for such a famous Grand Marquee. Very citrus driven, more limes than lemons, with plenty of toastiness. Acidity is nice and high without being shrill. Lovely balanced dosage. Medium to long on the finish and leaves the impression of toast. Even better day 2. (1829 views) | | | Tasted by Thief on 1/13/2023 & rated 94 points: Still perfumed with lime zest and some brioche and pastry crust. Textured and zippy. Everything in place. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by N.Bonaparte on 1/12/2023 & rated 93 points: 4.5 years since my last bottle. A wine that has come a long way and is certainly in its prime and should be consumed within 5-7 years. Nice balance and complexity with a lasting finish. Overall- a solid, enjoyable wine that paired well with sushi. Revisit 2026. (1756 views) | | | Tasted by Bonesetter on 1/1/2023 & rated 89 points: Good. Not world changing. (1540 views) | | | Tasted by crazywineguy on 9/21/2022 & rated 88 points: Very citric - lemon and grapefruit even. Quite dry. Not very giving. Hard to like as aperitif and better with food. This is not knocking my socks off and this particular bottle (although sound) is not showing well today. (1965 views) | | | Tasted by Lehto on 1/29/2022 & rated 92 points: Lovely pale straw color but unfortunately very little bubbles.
Lemon juice, orchard fruit, nutty, brioche and a bit yeasty.
Razersharp acidity which was not expected from an '04! Could definitely age more to get even more depth and complexity but I'd be worried about the bubbles disappearing completely. (2751 views) | | | Tasted by VinhoVerde on 12/14/2021 & rated 92 points: Pale yellow color. Remarkably young and backward. Yeasty white fruit aroma. Good crisp style. This really needs an additional 5 years of age to reach its full potential. Excellent.
This is Clicquot’s “ Prestige Cuvée” (2361 views) | | | Tasted by MikeATL on 12/8/2021 & rated 93 points: Brioche and lemon with minerals, nice depth, drinking very well. (2337 views) | | | Tasted by WST on 8/11/2021: A terrific showing for this wine. Red berries and orchard fruit, almond croissant and subtle balsamic. Early maturity but still fresh. I drifted away from VC a decade ago, but need to increase my purchases again. This was a fine bottle. (3112 views) | | | Tasted by yipen on 6/27/2021: Fine bubble, peachy, with proper acid. excellent, I perfer this than Dom 2004 (2409 views) | | | Tasted by BBinSC on 6/6/2021 & rated 95 points: Every Good Boy Deserves Cellar Wine 2
Simply smashing follow up to the pet nat. The Grande Dame seems to be in a good place, with wonderful tiny bubbles, intense, shockingly ripe tree fruit notes, a round, rich palate, and an exquisite finish. Got better with each sip, I savored the last few drops as best I could. The last sip was the best. A strong contender for WOTN.
QPR 7 (of 10)
Aging 2024 at least (1940 views) | | | Tasted by hajoha on 5/18/2021 & rated 92 points: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004.
Småpen ungdommelig nese.
Livlig på smak med høy konsentrasjon og friskhet.
Brer seg flott ut i munn.
Skikkelig spenst, som jeg har savnet tidligere.
Liten utvikling.
Presis lang finish med super mineralitet.
Gir snusleppe.
Beste GD smakt. 92-93p (1908 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 5/11/2021 & rated 94 points: Terrific bottle, toasty, nutty, almost buttery, showing its age. Each sip made you ponder it. Nice splurge for a post-pandemic get-together. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by Miceri on 2/13/2021 & rated 91 points: Light yellow towards white; nice and gentle, some acidity, a bit austere; nice bready aftertaste; not the best Grande Dame tasted, but fine; seems like 2004 in Champagne is a year to drink up (1874 views) | | | Tasted by Toasty Oak on 12/31/2020: Bread dough and more bread dough with an undercurrent of citrus and hazelnut. This didn't excite me. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by CHarder on 12/24/2020 & rated 92 points: Quite fresh in the style. Perhaps lacking some brioche notes. But for sure nice. Drink now-5yrs (1648 views) | | | Tasted by rraaffaa on 11/7/2020 & rated 94 points: Really nice and balanced. Acid, citrus with subtle sweetness, peaches, brioche. Delicious. (1941 views) | | | Tasted by danckie on 10/24/2020 & rated 93 points: Really nice and ready to go IMO. Complexity and depth are definitely present, combined with a good amount of gentle acidity. Apple, pear, bread. Terrific length. Made me smile for sure. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by Argrath on 10/16/2020 & rated 94 points: (Blind tasting)
Quite shy on the nose at first. Ripe apple and citrus. But then spice and perfume. Malo notes of youghurt and cream. But very pure and fresh.
More develped on palate. Medium-fullish, roasted palate. Malo-fatness. Almost reminds of oak. Ripe yellow and red apple/pear. Very good grip. Very high acidity. Austere and long. Very long finish. Most elegant of the three champagnes tasted at the same occasion.
Much better than when we tasted this in 2014. Too youthful then, now it is à pointe. (1234 views) | | | Tasted by JHSP on 10/6/2020 & rated 92 points: Still young and on the high accidity side - balances out with some air - great depth and long finish. Few more years add certainly excitment (1798 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Decanter, Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame (10/10/2020)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne, France, White) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
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(Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Champagne La Grande Dame, France) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/27/2014)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Brut Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Juhlin
Decanter, Top-rated prestige Champagnes (9/12/2014)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Champagne, France, White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/28/2014)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/25/2014)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Brut Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171
(Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, May 2013, Issue #16, Champagne Tasting Notes
(Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2013, Issue #43, Another Round of Champagne and Sparkling Wine More Superb Releases from Small Growers and Grand Marques
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(Veuve Clicquot Brut La Grande Dame) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (7/2/2012)
(Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, January and March 2012 (13 and 13.5), Issue #13, Champagne Tasting Notes
(Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Peter Liem
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| Veuve Clicquot Producer website | Winemaker Interview (Grape Radio)Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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