Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut NV, 75 cl (Case of 3) 12% ABV

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Since 2008, Veuve Clicquot has hosted the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at the Liberty State Park near New York and the Will Rogers State Historic Park in Los Angeles each year. [59] This annual event is often sold out, attracting more than 5000 spectators to watch world-renowned polo players. [60] Other events [ edit ] Price estimate statistics 1995 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1995 Born in 1777, Nicole Barbe Ponsardin married François Clicquot in 1798. Widowed at the age of 27, she resumed the business of her deceased husband. While Europe is ablaze, she managed to ship this champagne worldwide. Bold and imaginative, she presents her champagne all over Europe. Anxious to perfection, she visits the cellars at night to ensure the successful development of her vintages. She invented the riddling, bought plots in the best vineyards and actively fought against counterfeits. Madame Veuve Clicquot died in 1866 at the age of 89. Created in tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame is marked by the pursuit of excellence: from the choice of grapes for this very special wine to the complexity of the blend composed of eight Grand Cru and the minimum ageing of six years to reach maturity, everything is done to create a great wine of Champagne. Detailed characteristics

Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, The World Atlas of Wine, 5th ed. (London: Mitchell Beazley, 2001), pg 79. ISBN 1-84000-332-4. Price estimate statistics 1975 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1975 Price estimate statistics 2006 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame 2006 Because she built her champagne empire on audacious decisions, Madame Clicquot was called by her peers "la grande dame de la Champagne". [21] [5] Newspapers all over the world paid tribute to the old lady. [15]Price estimate statistics 1996 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1996 When Barbe-Nicole married François Clicquot, she was 21 years old. [11] When her husband died in October 1805, she was 27 [15] [5] and mother of their six-year-old daughter [15] [6] and only child, Clémentine. [16] In Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale, the champagne is mentioned twice. The first instance is during his baccarat showdown with Le Chiffre, and the second later in the story when he is accompanying Vesper Lind. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin was the actual “Veuve Clicquot,” widowed at the age of 27, just seven years after marrying the company’s heir, François. Madame Clicquot was known for being strong-willed and innovative through her years at the house’s helm. Veuve Clicquot created the first-ever vintage Champagne. In 2001, Cecile Bonnefond became the first female president of Veuve Clicquot since the widow herself was running the company. [21] Wine-making [ edit ] Crayères [ edit ]

During the Napoleonic Wars, Madame Clicquot made strides in establishing her wine in royal courts throughout Europe, notably that of Imperial Russia. [10] She played an important role in establishing Champagne as a favored drink of high society and nobility throughout Europe. Don and Petie Kladstrup, Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times (New York: William Morrow, 2005), p. 77. ISBN 0-06-073792-1. Champagne also became a vehicle for celebrating events. [6] Veuve Clicquot played an important role in establishing champagne as a preferred drink of high society. Champagne became an essential ingredient for festivities in European courts, and then amongst the bourgeoisie. Champagne then began turning up, in cabarets and restaurants. [15] Death of Madame Clicquot [ edit ] In response to consumer demand, Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose is a champagne that is fruity, sweet, and easy to drink. This cuvee is made up of 50 to 60 different crus, and it is a traditional blend of Brut Yellow Label’s crus. The nose is very rich and rich in red fruit, with hints of spice and red berry. Veuve Clicquot was founded in 1772 as one of the world’s largest champagne houses. It has been available since 1877, when Veuve Clicqot Yellow Label Brut was first produced. This champagne is distinguished by its dominant Pinot Noir flavor, as well as its richness, complexity, and elegance. Sparkling wines must come from the northeastern part of France.

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Both Barbe-Nicole and Philippe were devastated by François' death. Philippe Clicquot announced his intention of liquidating the company. [11] The young widow ( veuve in French) however decided to take over her husband's business, becoming one of the first business women in the early 1800s to run an international business [3] in a world dominated by men. [17] [18] [10] Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin [ edit ]