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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame(1990)
LA GRANDE DAME 1990
THE VINTAGE
Following on from 1988 and 1989, both excellent years, 1990 broke every record by
giving Champagne three great vintages in succession. In terms of weather patterns over the three years, 1990 is most similar to 1989. After a mild, damp winter, the budburst came almost a month early. The vines were thus in danger from the Spring frosts which came in two waves, on 15 and 19 April, hitting nearly 12,000 hectares. The flowering began in the first two weeks of June, with cooler weather causing some mildew and millerandange in the more backward read more...
THE VINTAGE
Following on from 1988 and 1989, both excellent years, 1990 broke every record by
giving Champagne three great vintages in succession. In terms of weather patterns over the three years, 1990 is most similar to 1989. After a mild, damp winter, the budburst came almost a month early. The vines were thus in danger from the Spring frosts which came in two waves, on 15 and 19 April, hitting nearly 12,000 hectares. The flowering began in the first two weeks of June, with cooler weather causing some mildew and millerandange in the more backward read more...
- Decanter
- 4/5
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May 2008
- Freshly baked bread and vanilla nose. Rich fruit on the palate, with balance.
- Decanter
- 5/5
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May 2008
- The 1996 is impressive but currently 1990 excels. Heavenly. All pervasive, nutty, heady bouquet. Great rounded full-fruit taste. White peaches finish. The perfect intermingling of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A chef d'oeuvre of Clicquot's oenologist Jacques Peters, who celebrated his 25 years at the winemaking helm of Clicquot in 2004.
- International Wine Cellar
- Nov-99
- 96/100
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February 2008
- Lightly-packed with notes of citrus oil, orange rind, white peach, honeysuckle, and brioche, the medium to full-bodied 1996 La Grande Dame Brut should age well for 15-20 years. Crisp, fresh, and backward, it is another brilliant example from the exquisite 1990 vintage.(Wine Advocate)
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June 2007
- Brilliant golden color with hints of green and a fine and delicate mousse. Fresh bouquet of great finesse, dominated by white flowers, citrus and white fruit, closing with slightly toasty notes of roasted hazelnuts and almonds. Rich and round on the palate, revealing flavors both creamy and fleshy (white peaches). Perfectly balanced with subtle freshness and a long noble finish worthy of this truly exceptional vintage.
