Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1996

Burnished gold with extraordinary depth. Honeyed brioche, roasted hazelnuts and dried orange peel emerge first, followed by truffle earthiness and baking spice. The palate is massively structured yet graceful, concentrated stone fruit and spice cake flavors coat the mouth while vibrant acidity keeps everything lifted. Still shows youthful power that needs time to fully integrate. Give it another few years to reach full harmony.