The Veuve Clicquot House is one of the most iconic champagne houses in the world, with a rich history and legacy closely tied to the legendary Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin. Known as “La Grande Dame of Champagne,” Barbe Nicole took over her father-in-law’s company at the age of just 27, after her husband’s death. Despite the challenges of her time, when women rarely held positions of power in business, she used determination and intelligence to introduce innovations that revolutionized champagne production globally.
One of her most significant contributions was the invention of the “remuage” system, which greatly simplified the removal of sediment from champagne bottles, making production more efficient and improving quality. Additionally, Barbe Nicole created the first vintage champagne and the first blended rosé champagne, establishing Veuve Clicquot as a pioneer in the champagne industry.
The house’s most famous label, Yellow Label Brut, is an exceptional blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from around 60 different crus in the region. The grapes are lightly pressed, and fermentation takes place in the bottle, where the champagne remains on its lees for 36 months, developing its full body and rich aromatic profile.
Veuve Clicquot, staying true to its motto “Only one quality, the finest!”, continues to produce champagnes that embody innovation, tradition, and excellence, making it a global leader in the field.
€429,00
95.33€/per litter