Veuve Clicquot: The widow…
Veuve Clicquot is a champagne house based in Reims, in the Champagne region of France. It was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, but it was his widow, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, who became known as the “Veuve Clicquot” (or Widow Clicquot) and took over the company in 1805. She is credited with many innovations in champagne-making, including developing the riddling process for clarifying champagne and creating the first known blended rosé champagne.
What makes Veuve Clicquot champagne so special?
Today, Veuve Clicquot is known for its range of high-quality champagnes, including the popular Yellow Label Brut, which is made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes.
Vintage and prestige cuvées
The house also produces a range of vintage and prestige cuvées, including the La Grande Dame and the luxury cuvée La Grande Dame Rosé, which are made from the finest grapes and aged for several years before release.
Distinctive branding
Veuve Clicquot is also known for its distinctive branding, which features a bright yellow label on its bottles. The color was chosen by Madame Clicquot herself in the early 19th century and has since become synonymous with the brand.