Thanks to Johnny for sharing such rare, great bubbly and nice photos!

La Grande Dame Rose 1990 Brut Champagne by Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Grape proportions: 62% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay  

Type: Rose made by blending (addition of still red Bouzy wines into blended still white base wines before second fermentation)

Tasted in end Oct, 2009

Red gold robe with orange hue. Very healthy, indeed vigorous and persistent effervescence, indicating perfect storage condition.

The nose and palate are loaded with firm, assertive butterscotch mingled with wild red berries. In a fleshy, almost chewy structure, it holds up terrifically well and develops slowly in the glass, with mineral and bitter chocolate gradually gaining strength on the finish. 

Full of volume, authority and vigor, this makes a great match with roasted game dishes.  A truly decent homage to the great lady in the champagne history.