Champagne Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 – Jacquemus Edition is a unique creation, the result of a collaboration between two iconic French houses: Veuve Clicquot and Simon Porte Jacquemus. This collaboration pays tribute to Madame Clicquot's visionary audacity, while expressing the modernity and poetry of the fashion designer. Presented in a gift box, this prestigious cuvée stands out for its sleek design, its embroidered white linen packaging, and, of course, its exceptional aromatic balance.
La Grande Dame 2018 embodies a new interpretation of L'Art du Pinot Noir: a sunny and precise champagne, vibrant with energy and freshness. The Jacquemus-designed box highlights the artistic and tactile dimension of this edition, transforming the tasting into a true sensory experience.
A collaboration between audacity and elegance
For this special edition, Veuve Clicquot commissioned Simon Porte Jacquemus to create a unique design. The designer imagined a bottle draped in white linen, embroidered with yellow calligraphy, a nod to an ancient Italian method used to cool bottles: a damp cloth wrapped around the bottle to preserve its freshness on summer days. The Marais canvas box, adorned with a ribbon alternating the House logo and Jacquemus' handwritten signature, extends this aesthetic between minimalism and sensuality. A yellow label with irregular edges recalls the famous Yellow Card, Veuve Clicquot's emblem since 1877.
The creation of La Grande Dame 2018
Blending
- Pinot Noir (90%) brings structure, fruity energy, and aromatic depth, true to Madame Clicquot's vision: "Our black grapes produce the finest white wines."
- Chardonnay (10%) lends elegance, floral tension, and a salty precision that balances the whole.
The work of the House's Cellar Master perpetuates this quest for balance between power and finesse, translating La Grande Dame's oenological signature into each cuvée: elegance, precision, and harmony.
2018 Vintage
2018 was a bright and generous vintage in Champagne. After a mild winter and a long, dry summer, the grapes reached remarkable maturity, offering juices of exceptional purity. This abundance of sunshine, tempered by the natural freshness of Pinot Noir, resulted in a wine of masterful balance. La Grande Dame 2018 stands out for its fine tension and perfectly controlled intensity, illustrating the meeting of strength and delicacy.
Tasting notes
Color
The color of La Grande Dame 2018 – Édition Jacquemus is bright and vibrant, a brilliant gold with a fine, persistent effervescence.
Nose
The nose seduces with its intense citrus notes: lemon, lime, yuzu, and grapefruit intertwine with white fruits such as pear and fresh apple. Spring floral notes and a subtle minerality complete this precise and elegant bouquet.
Palate
On the palate, the texture is silky and subtle. The mouth reveals a perfect balance between fruity fullness and salty tension. The finish is long and pure, lingering on citrus notes and a persistent floral freshness.
Food and wine pairing suggestions
This cuvée pairs perfectly with refined, delicate cuisine. Seafood such as oysters, scallops, and lobster are an ideal match for its salinity. On the vegetable side, green shoots, white flowers, and citrus condiments enhance its purity. A celery risotto with crunchy spelt, seasoned with chicken broth, illustrates the perfection of this pairing between terroir and modernity.
Serving and storage tips
Serving
Serve La Grande Dame 2018 Jacquemus between 10 and 12°C in a fine tulip glass. This temperature reveals the finesse of its effervescence and the precision of its texture. The textile box provides ideal protection for the bottle before serving.
Storage
Store bottles in a stable cellar, lying horizontally, at a constant temperature of 10 to 12°C and away from light. The Marais canvas box provides additional protection while enhancing the presentation.
Aging potential
Already sumptuous today, this cuvée will reveal its full depth over 10 to 15 years. With time, the aromas will evolve towards nuances of fine honey, dried fruit, and buttery brioche, without losing its emblematic freshness.
