{"product_id":"veuve-la-grande-dame-artistic-edition-2012","title":"Veuve La Grande Dame Artistic Edition 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeuve La Grande Dame Artistic Edition 2012 is the top expression of Veuve Clicquot’s Vintage Champagne range, crafted to showcase the house’s mastery of Pinot Noir-led cuvées from Grand Cru terroirs. This special Blanc edition is presented in a striking limited design by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, turning the iconic polka dot motif into champagne bubbles for a collector-worthy release. As a vintage from a highly regarded year, it combines prestige, artistry, and the signature elegance of La Grande Dame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous light golden colour with a refined sheen. The bouquet opens with delicate white flowers such as jasmine, honeysuckle, and vine blossom, followed by fresh layers of apple, pear, and peach.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is silky and beautifully textured, with notes of fresh almond and frangipane giving way to more complex aromas of dried apricot, hazelnut, honey, and confectionery sweetness. It has the poise and structure expected of a fine vintage Champagne, with the concentration and balance to develop gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Grande Dame is built around Pinot Noir from some of Champagne’s finest Grand Cru vineyards, complemented by Chardonnay for finesse and lift. The 2012 vintage was selected for this artistic limited edition, reflecting the house’s practice of releasing special Blanc editions only in exceptional years. As with the La Grande Dame style, the focus is on precision, terroir expression, and a vinification approach that highlights purity, texture, and age-worthy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled, ideally around 8-10°C, to preserve its freshness and aromatic detail. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as scallops, lobster, sushi, poached poultry, truffle risotto, or mild creamy cheeses. Decanting is generally not necessary, but a short opening in the glass can help the more nuanced aromas unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Veuve Clicquot is one of the most celebrated houses in the region, with a history shaped by the vision of Madame Clicquot, whose innovations helped define modern Champagne. She is credited with producing one of the first known vintage Champagnes in 1810, developing the riddling table in 1816, and launching one of the first known rosé Champagnes in 1818. Today, the house remains a benchmark for style and quality, and La Grande Dame stands as its most prestigious cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Veuve Clicquot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122472853746,"sku":"FW-7764","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/la_grande_dame_2012_artistic_edition.png?v=1777476205","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/veuve-la-grande-dame-artistic-edition-2012","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}