2018 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut mix bundle given by the former owner

given by the former owner Monsieur Ducru

focused frame so the elements come across as quite tight and severe right now but well worked

including holdings in Chablis Grand Cru vineyards such as Les Clos

perfectly balanced cropping and significant hang time

Under the leadership of François-Xavier Borie (Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou)

2018 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut mix bundle given by the former ownerWinemaker Notes (D 97) The long sunny days and warmth of the 2018 vintage has provided glowing stone and citrus fruit to this glorious Grande Dame. While the initial attack plays on various riffs of lemon oil, verbena, orange rind and grapefruit, it's the deeply mineral and tightly wound core that surprises most with this wine, and this is what will ensure its long term ageing potential. Delectable candied orange rind builds to a crescendo of yuzu and