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Veuve Clicquot
ヴーヴ・クリコ
Reims Champagne house of Madame Clicquot, home of the Yellow Label.
About Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot is a Champagne house based in Reims, founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and part of LVMH since 1987. It takes its name from Madame Clicquot (Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin), who ran the house after her husband's death in 1805. According to the house, she invented the first riddling table in 1816 to obtain clear wines. The house is known for its Yellow Label non-vintage cuvée and the prestige cuvée La Grande Dame, first launched in 1972.
Who Is This For?
For those who want a widely available, reliably styled Champagne for celebrations and gifts, and who are curious about the history of Champagne.
Wines of Veuve Clicquot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Veuve Clicquot based?
- Veuve Clicquot is based in Reims, in the Champagne region of France.
- Who was Madame Clicquot?
- Madame Clicquot (Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin) took over the house after her husband François died in 1805 and gave it its name; 'veuve' means 'widow' in French.
- What is the riddling table associated with Veuve Clicquot?
- According to the house, Madame Clicquot invented the first riddling table in 1816, with cellar master Antoine de Müller, to obtain clear wines. Riddling is later adopted across Champagne.
- Who owns Veuve Clicquot?
- Veuve Clicquot has been part of the LVMH group since 1987.
- What is La Grande Dame?
- La Grande Dame is Veuve Clicquot's prestige cuvée, first launched in 1972 to mark the house's bicentenary and made from Grand Cru vineyards.