We can say that Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has an interesting history. It was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot. Under his leadership, the champagne house enjoyed great success. For example, Veuve Clicquot was the first to begin commercial exports, specifically to Venice. In 1798, Philippe Clicquot passed the champagne house on to his son and daughter-in-law: Francois Clicquot and Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin.
In 1805, disaster struck. Francois died, and Barbe-Nicole took over the helm of the champagne house. This made Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin one of the first major commercial companies in the world to be headed by a woman. Veuve Clicquot has always maintained this forward-thinking approach. Under Barbe-Nicole's leadership, Veuve Clicquot became the second largest producer of Champagne, and its champagnes are still known for their delicate flavors.
The three main Champagne grape varieties—Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier—are also found in Veuve Clicquot's classic champagne. However, Veuve Clicquot is characterized by a high proportion of Pinot Noir in its champagnes.
The aroma and flavor of this Veuve Clicquot, presented in a small bottle, are characterized by a complex bouquet. Think white fruit, dried raisins, and freshly baked brioche. A hint of vanilla is also clearly discernible. A champagne that is mild and smooth, yet with a good bite. This makes Veuve Clicquot Champagne a favorite of many vintners.
