Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, 2008, Magnum
Grown in historic Grands Crus, the Pinot Noir grapes dominant in this 2008 vintage provide a structured profile. Aromas of dried apricot and hazelnut lead to a palate of honeyed pastry and flinty minerality. The 1.5-litre magnum format facilitates slow maturation, resulting in a fine, persistent effervescence and a complex finish produced in tribute to Madame Clicquot.