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Veuve Clicquot x Yayoi Kusama: Champagne Meets Polka‑Dot Magic
What’s on the Sip?
When a legendary champagne house and a surrealist superstar team up, the result is surprising delight. Veuve Clicquot’s latest
La Grande Dame 2012 pairs perfectly with Yayoi Kusama’s unmistakable pumpkin‑popping, dot‑decorated style. Together, they toast
to hope, optimism, and the sheer joy of creation.
Why This Collaboration Rocks
- Tradition of Excellence – Veuve Clicquot has been curating elegance for generations.
- Bold Innovation – Kusama’s art refuses to settle into the ordinary.
- Shared Vision – Both believe in spreading positivity through their craft.
Take a Peek at the Highlights
- A taste of the 2012 La Grande Dame, a vintage that’s as timeless as Kusama’s dots.
- An exclusive art installation featuring pumpkins, blooming flowers, and a sea of polka dots.
- A community initiative that invites people to share stories of hope while sipping champagne.
Feel the Vibe
Picture a room where the walls are crisply sprayed with blank canvas and endless dots – the air fragrant with sparkling
wine; an easy‑going gallery button‑nudge easy to sip and shop. This is ambition at its best: it’s art, it’s champagne, it’s
a celebration of the audacious and the hopeful all in one swirl.
My Heart That Blooms in The Darkness of The Night. PHOTO: Courtesy
Meet La Grande Dame 2012 – Yayoi Kusama’s Champagne Couture
Picture this: A sparkling bottle that looks like an art installation. The case and glass are adorned with bright flowers and polka dots, the signature style of Yayoi Kusama that people have come to love.
What’s inside the glass?
- Pinot Noir packed – The wine is almost entirely made from this classic grape, giving it a deep, elegant flavor.
- Just a touch of Chardonnay – About 10 percent of the blend. It adds a hint of brightness without stealing the spotlight.
- 2022 harvest wizardry – Crafted from the 2012 vintage in Champagne, so every sip carries a bit of history.
Why it deserves a spot at your table
If you enjoy vegetables, fresh fruit, or herb‑infused dishes, this champagne is your new best friend. Its crisp notes pair flawlessly with those flavors, turning any meal into an elevated experience.
So next time you raise a glass, remember: you’re sipping a bottle that’s both a fine wine and a pop‑art masterpiece. Cheers!
Madame Clicquot: A Timeless Portrait
Painted by L’On Cogniet in 1861
Back in the roaring era of 19th‑century France, L’On Cogniet slipped a brush across the canvas to immortalize the regal charm of Madame Clicquot. The result? A portrait that still makes heads turn—no selfies required.
- Year of Creation: 1861
- Artist: L’On Cogniet
- Style: Romantic‑realism with a touch of elegance
- Current Status: Historically celebrated, though the exact location remains a mystery
Photo courtesy: [Source]
Madame Clicquot: A Champagne Story
Toasts to the Grande Dame
Picture this: a chic, bubbly universe crafted by a woman who turned a widow’s sorrow into sparkling triumph. That woman is Madame Clicquot, the name that the iconic champagne house proudly carries—veuve meaning “widow” in French. She’s not just a namesake; she’s the heart and soul behind the fizz that keeps us dancing.
Pinot Noir’s Love Affair
- Pinot Noir – The grape that feels like a Swiss Army Knife. Madame Clicquot believed it had the widest canvas to paint a champagne masterpiece.
- After picking nine iconic parcels, she turned Pinot Noir into a hallmark of Veuve Clicquot’s signature taste.
Riddling the Future
At only 27, she took over her husband’s wine business and didn’t just manage – she invented. She pioneered riddling, a technique that spins the bottle to pull sediment out so cleanly you could faint from the aroma. That genius move earned her the affectionate nickname: the Grande Dame of Champagne.
The 2006 Surprise – “La Grande Dame” by Yayoi Kusama
Fast forward to 2006: Yayoi Kusama, the artist who’s notorious for her polka-dot obsession, stole the limelight with a bottle called La Grande Dame. It’s an ode to Madame Clicquot’s legacy, but with a pop of modern flair that makes the glass practically a living piece of art.
Where to Cheers It
You can grab this sparkling gem either online or in a store at Le Rouge. Each 750 ml bottle goes for $278 – a small price for a piece of history you’ll “toast” to for years.
