{"title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroducing Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Limited Edition by Simon Porte Jacquemus, exclusively available in New Zealand with Normanby Fine Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVeuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame represents the pinnacle of the House’s winemaking — a prestige cuvée created in honour of Madame Clicquot, the visionary widow who shaped the future of Champagne. The 2018 vintage, presented here in a limited edition designed by Simon Porte Jacquemus, brings together two distinct expressions of modern French excellence: heritage and contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSimon Porte Jacquemus is one of the most influential designers of his generation. Born in the South of France and entirely self-taught, he founded his label at just 19, quickly gaining global recognition for his ability to translate personal story, place, and emotion into fashion. His work is defined by a refined simplicity — sun-washed colours, clean lines, and a distinctly Mediterranean sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis limited edition is more than a reinterpretation of packaging — it is a meeting of philosophies. Jacquemus has reimagined La Grande Dame through a lens of simplicity, warmth, and understated beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe bottle is wrapped in natural white fabric, inspired by traditional methods of keeping wine cool, while the design incorporates handwritten elements and the iconic Veuve yellow — evoking both the sunlit South of France and the optimism that defines the House. The result is an object that sits comfortably between Champagne and design — something to be opened, shared, and experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt its core, this collaboration reflects a shared vision: that luxury need not be complex to be exceptional. It can be thoughtful, considered, and quietly confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA remarkable vintage of one of Champagne’s great cuvées, presented through the lens of one of France’s most compelling contemporary designers — La Grande Dame 2018 by Jacquemus is both a serious wine and a beautifully realised object, capturing the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, and modern culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2015","title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVibrant and expressive, the 2015 La Grande Dame opens with aromas of ripe apricot, lemon curd, and white flowers, deepened by hints of toast and hazelnut. The palate is precise and layered — generous fruit wrapped around a fine mineral core, with remarkable tension and length. Predominantly Pinot Noir, it captures the vintage’s energy and power while remaining beautifully balanced. A Champagne of elegance and quiet confidence, showing both richness and finesse as it lingers long on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veuve Clicquot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50324668285228,"sku":"'40007","price":257.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/VeuveLGD.png?v=1744780088"},{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2012-yayoi-kusama-edition-700ml","title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2012 Yayoi Kusama Edition (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePear, citrus and brioche with fine mousse and mineral tension. 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A warm, generous growing season produced fruit of exceptional ripeness and balance, allowing Veuve Clicquot to craft a wine that is both powerful and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTrue to the house style, La Grande Dame is driven by Pinot Noir, delivering structure, depth, and elegance. The wine shows remarkable clarity — layered with fine citrus, stone fruit, and subtle brioche notes, all carried by a line of freshness that gives it energy and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a vintage that speaks of sunlight and generosity, while retaining the tension and precision that define the very best Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veuve Clicquot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52837819941164,"sku":"40240","price":345.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/La_Grande_Dame_2018_1.png?v=1776140902"},{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2015-rose-700ml","title":"Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 Rose (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eThis is a rosé that immediately draws you in, with ripe strawberry, raspberry and red cherry layered over a fresh citrus lift. There’s a gentle floral note of rose and violet, with a touch of spice adding depth without taking away from the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThe palate is straight and precise, opening with energy before settling into a fine, silky texture. Red fruit carries through with clarity, supported by bright acidity and a subtle savoury edge of pepper and clove. The 90% Pinot Noir brings structure and drive, while Chardonnay keeps everything lifted and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eBlended with 13% Pinot Noir red wine from the historic Clos Colin parcel, this cuvée speaks to Madame Clicquot’s original vision of rosé Champagne. 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