Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame by Yayoi Kusama

Veuve Clicquot and iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama are sending the world a message of hope and optimism with a unique, vibrant, and colorful creation celebrating the House’s new vintage, La Grande Dame 2012.

It is with its iconic symbols, the flower and the polka dots, that Yayoi Kusama adorns La Grande 2012 case and bottle. The polka dots, Yayoi Kusama's signature patterns evoke the Champagne bubbles. Created in honor of Madame Clicquot called "La Grande Dame de Champagne” in her time, La Grande Dame perfectly expresses the Maison’s love for Pinot Noir.

Yayoi Kusama adorns the La Grande Dame 2012 case and bottle with her iconic symbols. The opulent flower symbolizes vital energy, love and celebration of life. The polka dots, Yayoi Kusama's signature patterns, are reworked like champagne bubbles to embody La Grande Dame 2012.

Tasting Notes:

Initial notes of white flowers on the nose, such as jasmine, honeysuckle and vine flowers.

Fruitier nuances of apple, pear and peach as the wine opens.

A few notes of fresh almond and frangipane complete the bouquet.

In the mouth, the cuvée reveals more complex aromas: dried apricot, hazelnut, honey and sugar candy.

Silky textures give the wine its personality, elegance, and character. The aging has imparted depth and power to the wine.

More than 150 years separate Madame Clicquot and Yayoi Kusama, and yet it is almost as many common points that unite their unique and fascinating destinies.

From Yayoi Kusama’s work to Madame Clicquot’s development of the House of Veuve Clicquot, these two daring figures demonstrate strong and flawless commitment. And today, their destinies converge in an unparalleled collaboration.