Madame Clicquot · 1777—1866
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The art of blendingThe elegance of time
The fourth chapter
An evening with Madame Clicquotand her remarkable legacy.
On 7 November 2026, I hosted a Champagne masterclass at the VINCE Gala for the fourth time, made possible by the event organisers and Fine Brands Company, Veuve Clicquot’s Hungarian distributor.
This year, Madame Clicquot’s rich legacy took centre stage. Through five Champagnes and five defining milestones, we explored how blending, rosé Champagne, vintage expression and extended ageing shaped the Maison’s unmistakable style.
The tasting brought together four magnums and La Grande Dame 2018, the Maison’s prestige cuvée, in a single narrative. The interactive presentation from the evening can be viewed below; the original slides remain in Hungarian.
The tasting
Five Champagnes,
one legacy.
From the signature blend of Yellow Label to the depth of the 2002 vintage, the flight revealed both the continuity of the Maison’s style and the transformative power of time.
- 01Brut Yellow LabelMagnum · 1.5 l
- 02RoséMagnum · 1.5 l
- 03Extra Brut Extra OldSérie 4 · Magnum
- 04La Grande DameBlanc 2018
- 05Vintage 2002Magnum · 1.5 l
Interactive presentation · 22 slides
The completepresentation.
The original slides are in Hungarian. Navigate by clicking, tapping or using the arrow keys, and open the presentation in a separate tab or fullscreen for an uninterrupted view.
Mate Hajdu · Champagne Masterclass · VINCE Gala 2026