Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron. His son François married Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, but died six years later leaving his widow, or veuve, in control of the business. Madame Clicquot is credited with the industrialisation of champagne production in the early 19th century. With the assistance of her cellar master, Antoine de Meller, Clicquot invented the riddling rack that allows the disgorgement of dead yeast and sediment from the wine - a process that continues today in Champagne houses across the region. Easily recognised by its distinctive bright yellow labels, Veuve Clicquot is one of the most widely consumed Champagnes in the world. Situated in Reims, Veuve Clicquot has been part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy group of luxury brands since 1987.
