VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BRUT LA GRANDE DAME 1990 3L Dessert Wine with floral overtones

with floral overtones

herbal tea

lingering cognac influence

Generous oak on the palate with a cooked fruit finish and just a hint of smokiness

bright and astringent berry taste and its gentle aftertaste of mountain berries

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BRUT LA GRANDE DAME 1990 3L Dessert Wine with floral overtonesFine 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.