November 17,2015

1998 La Grande Dame Champagne

Today we are pairing the1998 La Grand Dame Champagne from Veuve Clicquot with Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

This champagne is a blend of 64% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay.
The champagne has a golden color. The glass is bursting at first with tiny streaming bubbles and then they slowly become streaming microscopic bubbles.There is nice blend of toffee and citrus aromas with a mineral softness. On the palate there is some wood cellar mixed with toasted yeast, toffee and lemon citrus. The finish has a slight coconut sweetness with orange toffee and some spiciness.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon):The caviar subdues the toffee and citrus and then leaves a cleansed palate. A great caviar and champagne pairing.